I thought it was time to change out my battery cables, as they were almost 20 years old, i've had the truck since '96.
I went the custom battery cable route... and they worked out well. I had to,on drivers side to make a wiring mod as the old ground cable to the battery had two small wires molded into the connector, then the other end went to two sorts of quick-disconnect plugs(no idea,disappeared into wiring harness)
The passenger side battery, the ground to the engine also had a #8 or so wire to the frame, couldn't loosen the bolt(hard to get at) so drilled another hole and attached the ground to it.
Had the same sort of condition with a small wire molded onto the ground terminal, went to gnd. on starter solenoid. Put a #10 in it's place.
All in all, not a bad job......it evened started up!!
Thanks to all who posted about custom battery cables, worked for me!
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1989 F-350,5sp,100k,7.3,Had it since 1996,Hypermax Tubo,31/2"exhaust,pyro/boost gauge,cowl induction done 5/07
where did you get your battery cables and or what are other options. i see the cable coming out of the passenger side positive terminal is cracked and corroded.
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-99 early, 09/98, 7.3 f350 lariat crew cab long box dually 4x4, gauges, ais w/fender foam and zoodad, 2 inch level kit, hellwig 1.5" front swaybar, velvet ride shackles, walker btm, gauges, 6.0 intercooler, 6.0 tranny cooler, pmt3, superchips 1705- hey it was free, adrenaline pump, bilsteins, sinnister's hutch mod, 220k
-03 6.0 f350 lariat crew cab long box 4X4: SOLD
-90 xlt lariat crew cab long box 4X4, 7.3: SOLD
-87 turbo t we4 w/ astro roof
-05 chevy uplander-momma's pos
I got mine for $114 delivered (one year ago), great quality. Also, I didn't realize how fried my old cables were until they were removed. Corroded, split, black, bad news.
--Hugh
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1991 F250 XLT, 2WD, 7.3L IDI, 5 speed, 168K.
i did some more checking and found that site. unfortunately, they seem to be on a hiatus for a couple of more weeks. i tried to look up what they cost, but it would not allow me to. are you still happy with those cables, and were they good to deal with.
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-99 early, 09/98, 7.3 f350 lariat crew cab long box dually 4x4, gauges, ais w/fender foam and zoodad, 2 inch level kit, hellwig 1.5" front swaybar, velvet ride shackles, walker btm, gauges, 6.0 intercooler, 6.0 tranny cooler, pmt3, superchips 1705- hey it was free, adrenaline pump, bilsteins, sinnister's hutch mod, 220k
-03 6.0 f350 lariat crew cab long box 4X4: SOLD
-90 xlt lariat crew cab long box 4X4, 7.3: SOLD
-87 turbo t we4 w/ astro roof
-05 chevy uplander-momma's pos
i wish i could see their work and prices. i clicked on the f250/f350 link on their site to see, and poof, no go. from what i see of the positive cable, i dont know how one could have one custom made. i looked at a couple of sites and did not see and clamps and such that would work,well. but i do not need them asap, as it does start now and it is only getting warmer.
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-99 early, 09/98, 7.3 f350 lariat crew cab long box dually 4x4, gauges, ais w/fender foam and zoodad, 2 inch level kit, hellwig 1.5" front swaybar, velvet ride shackles, walker btm, gauges, 6.0 intercooler, 6.0 tranny cooler, pmt3, superchips 1705- hey it was free, adrenaline pump, bilsteins, sinnister's hutch mod, 220k
-03 6.0 f350 lariat crew cab long box 4X4: SOLD
-90 xlt lariat crew cab long box 4X4, 7.3: SOLD
-87 turbo t we4 w/ astro roof
-05 chevy uplander-momma's pos
I got mine from O'reilly's auto parts chain down in Minnesota for $75. They are made in the USA and are exceptional quality. The same ones are listed on ebay for $65 under "Northern Auto Parts"....(or something like that).
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1990 F-350 XLT Lariat CrewCab 4X4, 7.3L NA IDI, E40D, 3.55, Rebuilt injection pump and injectors, Manually controlled TC, Fleetguard DC4A, 277,000 Kms, Two tone brown. Completely stock. 9200# GVWR. ***In the works of being converted to a ZF-5 with Luk Clutch/ Single mass flywheel conversion***
1986 F-250 supercab 4X2, 6.9l, T-19B 4spd, 3.55LS,8800# GVWR 200,000 kms.
1983 F-250 supercab 4X2, 4.9l, T-18 4spd, 4.10, dad bought it new, dark teal metalic, 317,000 Kms drivetrain all original. 8800# GVWR.
2005 E-150 XL, 7 passenger, 4.6l v8, 3.55 LS, Navy Blue. 44,000 kms.
Acutally, I just checked and they have gone up to $89.99 on ebay.
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1990 F-350 XLT Lariat CrewCab 4X4, 7.3L NA IDI, E40D, 3.55, Rebuilt injection pump and injectors, Manually controlled TC, Fleetguard DC4A, 277,000 Kms, Two tone brown. Completely stock. 9200# GVWR. ***In the works of being converted to a ZF-5 with Luk Clutch/ Single mass flywheel conversion***
1986 F-250 supercab 4X2, 6.9l, T-19B 4spd, 3.55LS,8800# GVWR 200,000 kms.
1983 F-250 supercab 4X2, 4.9l, T-18 4spd, 4.10, dad bought it new, dark teal metalic, 317,000 Kms drivetrain all original. 8800# GVWR.
2005 E-150 XL, 7 passenger, 4.6l v8, 3.55 LS, Navy Blue. 44,000 kms.
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