I'm not opening/reopening the old debates. Just putting battery cable in the search shows 1990 results. I've read a lot of them, but one question l couldn't find an answer to.
What was the size of the factory installed starter cable on the 6v systems?
Keep it simple guys, no debate needed.
Thanks
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Why is there never enough time to do the job right, but always enough time to do it over. 
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Re: Battery cable debate
AWG 2 any larger and it is difficult to install in the proper cable path by the clutch pedal. I have installed a larger cable on the 6 v cub and have seen no added benefit in starting.
It is the size cable TM sell for 6 v http://www.tmtractor.com/new/el/2581fp.htm
It is the size cable TM sell for 6 v http://www.tmtractor.com/new/el/2581fp.htm
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Re: Battery cable debate
http://www.tmtractor.com/new/el/2581fp.htm
Woo-wee, they must make $200 an hour assembling those at them at price!
Woo-wee, they must make $200 an hour assembling those at them at price!
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Re: Battery cable debate
Probably not. Scrap bare bright copper, $3.75 per pound.SamsFarm wrote:http://www.tmtractor.com/new/el/2581fp.htm
Woo-wee, they must make $200 an hour assembling those at them at price!
I have an excuse. CRS.
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Re: Battery cable debate
A quick Search 2awg welding cable is $2.25 a foot.
Probably $7 for terminals and $1 for heat shrink.
https://www.wireandsupply.com/2_awg_Welding_cable_p/wc-2g-03-std.htm
Probably $7 for terminals and $1 for heat shrink.
https://www.wireandsupply.com/2_awg_Welding_cable_p/wc-2g-03-std.htm
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Re: Battery cable debate
SamsFarm wrote:A quick Search 2awg welding cable is $2.25 a foot.
Probably $7 for terminals and $1 for heat shrink.
https://www.wireandsupply.com/2_awg_Welding_cable_p/wc-2g-03-std.htm
Sounds like a good business opportunity for you, Sam.
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Re: Battery cable debate
I just replaced the positive battery cable on a Cub I was servicing for a friend and had $45+ in AWG #2 welding cable and the the crimp on terminal ring (I soldered it on). I used his old clamp on battery terminal. TM's price is not out of line. The cable and ring terminal I used were purchased at Rural King.
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Re: Battery cable debate
I've used these guys for golf cart cables. Alot of choices,quality work and can do it from my chair. Tired of running around not finding what I need. https://www.genuinedealz.com/products/custom-battery-cable-marine-grade-by-the-foot
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Re: Battery cable debate
Don McCombs wrote:SamsFarm wrote:A quick Search 2awg welding cable is $2.25 a foot.
Probably $7 for terminals and $1 for heat shrink.
https://www.wireandsupply.com/2_awg_Welding_cable_p/wc-2g-03-std.htm
Sounds like a good business opportunity for you, Sam.
Lol! I have too many irons in the fire as it is!
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Re: Battery cable debate
k hutchins wrote:Keep it simple guys, no debate needed.
Ha!
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Re: Battery cable debate
Jim Becker wrote:k hutchins wrote:Keep it simple guys, no debate needed.
Ha!
Exactley what I was thinking.
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Re: Battery cable debate
Hey Barnyard and Jim, at least l tried.
Silly thing is, no one has answered my question.
What was the specs on the factory installed original cable?
I knew what TM and Steiners had already, and read most of earlier debates going back as far as 2012. Still looking for the answer.
Silly thing is, no one has answered my question.
What was the specs on the factory installed original cable?
I knew what TM and Steiners had already, and read most of earlier debates going back as far as 2012. Still looking for the answer.
Why is there never enough time to do the job right, but always enough time to do it over.
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Re: Battery cable debate
factory cable for 6 volt 2 gauge
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Re: Battery cable debate
k hutchins wrote:Silly thing is, no one has answered my question.
Actually, the question was answered several times.
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