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Posted by: agrump Feb 1 2006, 06:35 PM

How long is the positive battery cable? I need to get one from the local flaps.

Thanks

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2006, 06:38 PM

QUOTE (agrump @ Feb 1 2006, 04:35 PM)
How long is the positive battery cable? I need to get one from the local flaps.

which part? if i recall correct, there are 3 ...

Andy

Posted by: dlo914 Feb 1 2006, 07:28 PM

battery to starter? IIRC around 8ft/96inches to be safe.

Posted by: Headrage Feb 1 2006, 07:31 PM

Mine was 59 inches.

Posted by: Tobra Feb 1 2006, 08:16 PM

I need to replace my battery to starter cable, I think

Posted by: dlo914 Feb 1 2006, 08:33 PM

QUOTE (Tobra @ Feb 1 2006, 06:16 PM)
I need to replace my battery to starter cable, I think

hmm.....why not measure the length of the old one and add like 12"?

Posted by: agrump Feb 2 2006, 07:23 AM

Yep, battery to starter. Mine has a splice in it, just plain weird. PO must of got one that was a little too short, trying not to make the same mistake. Don't want to wallow around in the dirt trying to measure it. Thanks for the help.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Feb 2 2006, 09:13 AM

Go to a boat shop they carry it in bulk. get what you want in the gauge you need. get some copper terminals solder them on.
Whala custom cable with better jacket and quality wire.

Unless you are a CCW. then the Porsche parts is $$$$$$

Posted by: URY914 Feb 2 2006, 09:24 AM

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Feb 2 2006, 07:13 AM)
Go to a boat shop they carry it in bulk. get what you want in the gauge you need. get some copper terminals solder them on.
Whala custom cable with better jacket and quality wire.

Unless you are a CCW. then the Porsche parts is $$$$$$

Or a welding supply house. Same stuff basicly.

Posted by: blitZ Feb 2 2006, 09:34 AM

QUOTE (URY914 @ Feb 2 2006, 07:24 AM)

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Feb 2 2006, 07:13 AM)
Go to a boat shop they carry it in bulk. get what you want in the gauge you need. get some copper terminals solder them on.
Whala custom cable with better jacket and quality wire.

Unless you are a CCW. then the Porsche parts is $$$$$$

Or a welding supply house. Same stuff basicly.

Most good marine grade wire is tin coated and resists salt water corrosion. Costs a lttle more but will survive if you accidently drive into the ocean.

Posted by: URY914 Feb 2 2006, 09:43 AM

QUOTE (blitZ @ Feb 2 2006, 07:34 AM)

QUOTE (URY914 @ Feb 2 2006, 07:24 AM)

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Feb 2 2006, 07:13 AM)
Go to a boat shop they carry it in bulk. get what you want in the gauge you need. get some copper terminals solder them on.
Whala custom cable with better jacket and quality wire.

Unless you are a CCW. then the Porsche parts is $$$$$$

Or a welding supply house. Same stuff basicly.

Most good marine grade wire is tin coated and resists salt water corrosion. Costs a lttle more but will survive if you accidently drive into the ocean.

Excellent point because it will also protect against spilled beer.

Posted by: Tobra Feb 2 2006, 03:38 PM

I don't think I will ever spill beer on the starter, but who knows, maybe on the battery end. Like the Marine stuff, heavy duty. Had a buddy who had his Jeep seats upholstered with boat vinyl, looked like it would last forever