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Battery cable size

Post by rnkugel » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:15 am

I have read to run 1 gauge wire for my 6 volt system. However, 1 gauge is tough to find locally. I can find 2 gauge easy enough. Is anyone running 2 gauge? How does it work for you? I have been running 4 gauge, but the starter still lacks. The starter has been rebuilt. Thanks
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Re: Battery cable size

Post by Steve Jelf » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:19 am

Have you tried a welding supply?
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Battery cable size

Post by jagiven » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:36 am

X2 on the welding supply shop, my local shop even puts the ends on form me.

My T, struggled with starting until, I replaced the grounding cable, and installing star washers to get a better bite between the various frame members to ensure a good ground all the way back to the battery.
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Re: Battery cable size

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:39 am

0 or 00 is what I use. Most good parts stores (like NAPA) might have it in stock or order the cables from the parts suppliers.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Battery cable size

Post by Scott_Conger » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:51 am

1/0 is correct
2/0 is insurance
4 ga is for emergency heat during cold weather.
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Re: Battery cable size

Post by Mikey1968 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:52 am

I just put in brand new 2 AWG and cleaned up the area where the ground goes to the frame on my 26 Touring. Works fine for me so far.
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Re: Battery cable size

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:58 am

"4 ga is for emergency heat during cold weather." :lol:
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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