Question about the ground strap for a 1931 Ford

[37 Coupe]

I bought a ground strap from either Snyders or Brattons year and half ago,Are they supposed to be shortened by the buyer,namely me? Seems awful long at 8" and it already has come apart from the terminal block.Just had a slot for the braided cable to fit in,no solder and it was not crimped so just came apart.Buy one of the copper ones? They look shorter.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Perhaps call the vendor and ask them these questions. I would have to go out to my late 30 pickup and measure length, but truck is not here at home right now. I have no experience with the copper one, just trying to be helpful with ideas.

[37 Coupe]

Call could not even tell me which one I would receive if ordering another.I do not want another one like the one picture just crimped and not even that.I do not understand why they are made so long for such a short distance but that as well cannot be answered. I am trying to fix this one but it is like getting toothpaste back in a tube.At least I found out it wasn't my battery.

[Bob C]

Bratton's shows their braided cable 7" long.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Looks like the other end is also not crimped/soldered. Once repaired and installed take a pic unless you are cutting it to desired length. Then another pic with it completely installed with a battery.



If supposed to be 7 inch it is long, that is about 2 inches too long. Is 2 inches long what you have an issue with?



On the bright side at least it too long instead of being short.

[J Franklin]

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If you cut it cleanly to the length you want, and flow little solder to tin and stabilize the braid. Then the braid it can be re-attached. Then crimp in a vise or press and solder.

[ryanheacox]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

If you cut it cleanly to the length you want and flow little softer to tin and stabilize the braid. Then the braid it can be re-attached. Then crimp in a vise or press and solder.

I'd solder before cutting it.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Originally Posted by ryanheacox

I'd solder before cutting it.

I suppose if you solder before cutting, you could then file round off edges so it will easily guide it self in?

[ryanheacox]

Originally Posted by 30 Closed Cab PU

I suppose if you solder before cutting, you could then file round off edges so it will easily guide it self in?

Exactly. That and like J Franklin said, it stabilizes the braid. Won't unravel when you cut it.

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by ryanheacox

Exactly. That and like J Franklin said, it stabilizes the braid. Won't unravel when you cut it.

Good idea to do that solder first before cutting.That is the problem the un ravelling and the slot it fits in is so shallow,poor design.Mayby it was supposed to be solder after crimping an someone missed it.Supposedly USA made but that could be vintique.

[Steve Plucker]

I have even bought the copper 5-6 ply ground strap like the original and those suckers were to long...So go figure!

Pluck