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Old 30-03-2012, 06:43 PM
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Default Battery cable length

Hi,

I am going to re cable my heavy duty alternator power cable, as others have done this in the past, I am just wondering if anyone knows the length of replacement cable I would need and also the size of the ring connector on the battery (I know the alternator end's size).

At a glance I am thinking 2 metres but if anyone could clarify that would be great.

Thanks,

Martin
Old 30-03-2012, 08:26 PM
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I would also like to know this.
Old 31-03-2012, 09:22 AM
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I think I got 1.45mtrs or 1.75mtrs from a battery place once a couple years ago when I did mine. I think 2mtrs will be enough I think. I routed mine behind the bulkhead along the windscreen washer lines clip bits if that makes sense. Don't know the battery ring size I'm afraid as I use new rounded terminals
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Battery bolts are m6 so a 6.5mm hole will clear no problem
Old 03-04-2012, 12:46 PM
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Cheers for that, guys.

I only get .10V difference so I may well leave it, but at least now I have the info should I go ahead in the future.

Martin
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