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Old 22-03-2015, 09:58 AM
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Default Battery wiring - connecting block HELP?

Basically the wiring on the + of the battery looks like an accident waiting to happen - is there any products out there that i can mount all the wires to a neat connecting block then one wire to the battery.

I'm not too hot on wiring so links and info massively appreciated
Old 22-03-2015, 10:47 AM
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I did this a few years ago and it has been brilliant + I gained half a volt too. It is even tidier than these pics now. Hope this gives you an idea.

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Old 22-03-2015, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
Basically the wiring on the + of the battery looks like an accident waiting to happen - is there any products out there that i can mount all the wires to a neat connecting block then one wire to the battery.

I'm not too hot on wiring so links and info massively appreciated
i know what you mean. It's been on my list of things to do for years, but I never seem to get round to doing anything about it
Got flat terminal blocks on mine so need something to fit them

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Old 22-03-2015, 12:10 PM
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Chopped mine out and ran all the wires to a connector block I got from demon tweeks

Old 22-03-2015, 12:11 PM
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the standard ford battery connectors should have a flat plate with a few outputs for the smaller wires do you not have that?
those gold terminals look more akin to fast and furious than ford 80s tbh lol

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Old 22-03-2015, 02:05 PM
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I have the little plate on mine I think I've just had to redo all the connectors as they'd all gone a bit crusty
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Basically i was after a block with say 6 options to mount each wire then one main wire going to the battery, i've tried to look for something but can't see anything
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
Basically i was after a block with say 6 options to mount each wire then one main wire going to the battery, i've tried to look for something but can't see anything
Same as mine then lol small black box 2 studs in it for all your lives via ring eyes. Mine has one lead to battery but mine is via a cut out switch as its left for periods not in use
Old 22-03-2015, 06:54 PM
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chris ill be using the connector from the mk 5/6 escort,connects to the battery and allows you to connect all your wires to.
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This could be just for you.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-GALAX...item20f8488406


Use this for all you aux supplies. so you will have a main feed for this and one for starter coming off battery.


BUT you can get them from Ford brand new for the same price lol

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Cant understand why you would want to buy a second hand part for more money than a new one........
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What are all the little wires on the battery for.
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mount one of these on the secondary bulkhead behind the battery,a little bit of rewiring, and job done

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Marin...item29ff821d97
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Originally Posted by jon@work
mount one of these on the secondary bulkhead behind the battery,a little bit of rewiring, and job done

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Marin...item29ff821d97
So mount that and putt all the rings on then tighten - then has a main lead to battery? looks neat
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Closest pic I have at the mo! You can just see the single live lead to the battery.
I put a junction box on the bulkhead.
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