29-01-2019, 04:22 PM
In another thread, I spoke of some steps taken to put my Ruby back on the road, with it having languished at the back of the garage for a few years. Whilst assessing all the jobs that I aspire to carry out by means of improvement, the battery cables came under scrutiny. These are modern replacements, but manifestly not in the same league as the originals. When you've only got 6 volts to play with, the thickness of cables and the quality of terminations is obviously an important consideration.
Below is a picture of what I understand to be the factory original cable from the battery to the starter, condemned because the insulation has naturally broken down over time. The cable is of a decent thickness and the terminals at both ends appear to be soldered. I'm interested to know how others have tackled the business either of creating good quality battery cables, or if there are any recommended specialists who can supply a quality finished product to order. Many thanks.
Below is a picture of what I understand to be the factory original cable from the battery to the starter, condemned because the insulation has naturally broken down over time. The cable is of a decent thickness and the terminals at both ends appear to be soldered. I'm interested to know how others have tackled the business either of creating good quality battery cables, or if there are any recommended specialists who can supply a quality finished product to order. Many thanks.