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Conaway2 · 11-03-2021, 08:12 PM

I would like to add an additional ground cable from the frame to one of the transmission bolts - do any of the vendors sell a suitable cable with a bolt connector at each end, rather than one end with a battery post connector ?

Thanks - Jim

old ugly · 11-03-2021, 08:16 PM

NAPA or any auto parts store should be able to help you.
about as thick as the one that goes to your starter and
measure before you go.

Crankster · 11-03-2021, 09:02 PM

"Custom" good quality battery and ground cables are available in any length or gauge desired with different ring terminal sizes, for not much money. I get them from a guy on eBay.

Patrick L. · 11-04-2021, 06:57 AM

TSC usually has them. The bigger the better.

nkaminar · 11-04-2021, 07:09 AM

Marine supply houses have the cable and the connectors to swedge onto the cables. They allow you to use the swedging machine at the store. The marine cables are better quality than the usual automotive cables. Marine wires are tin plated that stops corrosion and there are more wires of small gauge in a cable to make it more flexible.

rotorwrench · 11-04-2021, 03:22 PM

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I've always made up my own electrical cables since I have the swaging tools. Electrical cable and terminal eyes are available from multiple sources or a person can purchase the flat woven universal ground straps and go that route.

McMimmcs · 11-04-2021, 06:43 PM

I always have mine fabricated at a welding shop. Quick, easy and very reasonable!

1931 flamingo · 11-04-2021, 07:37 PM

I believe I got one from Snyder's.
Paul in CT

11-03-2021, 08:12 PM	#1
Conaway2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 601	Additional ground cable I would like to add an additional ground cable from the frame to one of the transmission bolts - do any of the vendors sell a suitable cable with a bolt connector at each end, rather than one end with a battery post connector ? Thanks - Jim

11-03-2021, 08:16 PM	#2
old ugly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: alberta canada Posts: 585	Re: Additional ground cable NAPA or any auto parts store should be able to help you. about as thick as the one that goes to your starter and measure before you go. __________________ old ugly my old father-in-law told me. "listen close when people tell you how to do stuff they may know something. then do it the way you want."

11-03-2021, 09:02 PM	#3
Crankster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 563	Re: Additional ground cable "Custom" good quality battery and ground cables are available in any length or gauge desired with different ring terminal sizes, for not much money. I get them from a guy on eBay.

11-04-2021, 06:57 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Additional ground cable TSC usually has them. The bigger the better.

11-04-2021, 07:09 AM	#5
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Additional ground cable Marine supply houses have the cable and the connectors to swedge onto the cables. They allow you to use the swedging machine at the store. The marine cables are better quality than the usual automotive cables. Marine wires are tin plated that stops corrosion and there are more wires of small gauge in a cable to make it more flexible. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

11-04-2021, 03:22 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Additional ground cable Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've always made up my own electrical cables since I have the swaging tools. Electrical cable and terminal eyes are available from multiple sources or a person can purchase the flat woven universal ground straps and go that route.

11-04-2021, 06:43 PM	#7
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Additional ground cable I always have mine fabricated at a welding shop. Quick, easy and very reasonable!

11-04-2021, 07:37 PM	#8
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Additional ground cable I believe I got one from Snyder's. Paul in CT