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Road Journey · 02-25-2018, 07:08 AM

Looking over my battery cables on 29 6 volt Model A, wiring battery disconnect switch. What can someone tell me about the proper gauge, particularly if I were to use a braided cable with lugs on both ends (not the battery post clamps)?

Thanks.

Pilotdave · 02-25-2018, 12:45 PM

Here's a previous thread on the topic: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...ery+cable+size

Dave Young · 02-25-2018, 02:05 PM

I'm in the process of installing a battery disconnect switch on my 29 Tudor. I sat and read every post on the subject by using the search. At first, the many varying opinions made it seem like rocket science to me, but I kept at it until it all came into focus.

I had already purchased what amounts to a 'kit' from Snyder's. That is, the switch, the mounting bracket and the extra short cable. But after reading all the posts, it was clear that it was better to install the switch in the positive or ground side, so another rethink was in order.

I'm still intending to install the switch under the hood by installing it to the lower starter bolt but to do that I need another (24") cable. Trying to find one at local parts stores was a waste of time. But now, I've found a seller on eBay who will supply any cable you want, in any length and with whatever fittings you want at either end. I don't know how to patch in the link here, but their name is: gaugewireandcable

I'm going to order a 1/0 gauge AWG copper battery cable, 24" long with a 3/8" ring terminal at one end and a top battery post connector on the other end.

Their prices are very reasonable. The quality sounds great, so does their service.

Check it out .... Dave

cpf240 · 02-25-2018, 02:26 PM

Dave Young - one option is to check with your local auto parts stores, especially the older, family-run shops. Many of them can make cables for you on the spot.

That is what I did when I installed a disconnect switch, as well as when my truck needed new cables.

Dave Young · 02-25-2018, 02:45 PM

cpf240 ... yeah, I checked with NAPPA, Advance Auto and one other. They acted like I was from Mars. Had no idea what I was talking about. Don't know of any family owned shops around here but that sounds like a good idea. Not just for this, but for the many items I suspect I'll be looking for in the near future. Us newbies have so much to learn, so little time ...

Dave

d. · 02-25-2018, 05:59 PM

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check your local welding supply shop; they can make up whatever length and end configuration that you need, in any guage required, all clamped, soldered and ready to go. With 6v. you are probably looking at 0 or even 00 guage cable.

02-25-2018, 07:08 AM	#1
Road Journey Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Avon, Indiana Posts: 40	29 A Battery Cables Looking over my battery cables on 29 6 volt Model A, wiring battery disconnect switch. What can someone tell me about the proper gauge, particularly if I were to use a braided cable with lugs on both ends (not the battery post clamps)? Thanks.

02-25-2018, 12:45 PM	#2
Pilotdave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,226	Re: 29 A Battery Cables Here's a previous thread on the topic: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...ery+cable+size

02-25-2018, 02:05 PM	#3
Dave Young Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Womelsdorf, PA Posts: 47	Re: 29 A Battery Cables I'm in the process of installing a battery disconnect switch on my 29 Tudor. I sat and read every post on the subject by using the search. At first, the many varying opinions made it seem like rocket science to me, but I kept at it until it all came into focus. I had already purchased what amounts to a 'kit' from Snyder's. That is, the switch, the mounting bracket and the extra short cable. But after reading all the posts, it was clear that it was better to install the switch in the positive or ground side, so another rethink was in order. I'm still intending to install the switch under the hood by installing it to the lower starter bolt but to do that I need another (24") cable. Trying to find one at local parts stores was a waste of time. But now, I've found a seller on eBay who will supply any cable you want, in any length and with whatever fittings you want at either end. I don't know how to patch in the link here, but their name is: gaugewireandcable I'm going to order a 1/0 gauge AWG copper battery cable, 24" long with a 3/8" ring terminal at one end and a top battery post connector on the other end. Their prices are very reasonable. The quality sounds great, so does their service. Check it out .... Dave

02-25-2018, 02:26 PM	#4
cpf240 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 282	Re: 29 A Battery Cables Dave Young - one option is to check with your local auto parts stores, especially the older, family-run shops. Many of them can make cables for you on the spot. That is what I did when I installed a disconnect switch, as well as when my truck needed new cables.

02-25-2018, 02:45 PM	#5
Dave Young Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Womelsdorf, PA Posts: 47	Re: 29 A Battery Cables cpf240 ... yeah, I checked with NAPPA, Advance Auto and one other. They acted like I was from Mars. Had no idea what I was talking about. Don't know of any family owned shops around here but that sounds like a good idea. Not just for this, but for the many items I suspect I'll be looking for in the near future. Us newbies have so much to learn, so little time ... Dave

02-25-2018, 05:59 PM	#6
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: 29 A Battery Cables Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) check your local welding supply shop; they can make up whatever length and end configuration that you need, in any guage required, all clamped, soldered and ready to go. With 6v. you are probably looking at 0 or even 00 guage cable.