L0WMK2 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 anyone know what a good size cable leads to use for mounting battery in boot was thinking about using welding cable flexable stuff (think its called versolex?) should neutral be bolted back to the block? or just a good bond to body any reason for it need to be on block? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scheme Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 the engine and battery usually have a ground to the body each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TygerTung Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Needs to be a line going from the block to the chassis. Just use welding cable for the battery, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0WMK2 Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 what size copper conductor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Just use big red wire. the biggest size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orange_mini Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I will find out from work if you like. A guy in the press shop makes the terminals and battery leads for Jaguar and Aston Marton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0WMK2 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 yeah sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYKOV6 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 im using the red/orange arc cable with 2 earths one from block to chassis and one from g/box 2 chassis all works sweet makes engine bay look heaps tidy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0WMK2 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 im using the red/orange arc cable with 2 earths one from block to chassis and one from g/box 2 chassis all works sweet makes engine bay look heaps tidy too any idea of conductor size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYKOV6 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 nah dunno just got the auto sparky to make it up after i supplied the cable . ends are soldered and crimped with heat shrink over all end fittings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0WMK2 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 nah dunno just got the auto sparky to make it up after i supplied the cable . ends are soldered and crimped with heat shrink over all end fittings i was going to make them myself at work just wondering what conductor size would be best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orange_mini Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 yeah he said about 25mm conductor homey. I think thats about a 3 gauge, but yeah 25, way to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0WMK2 Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 yeah he said about 25mm conductor homey.I think thats about a 3 gauge, but yeah 25, way to go... sweet your a legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Cool, I was thinking about doing this. So all that needs to be done is put the battery in boot, mount it. Run the +ve wire down the battery, and run cable from chassis to -ve. Pretty close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I was also going to do. But because i have converted to electric boot poper i might have truble if bat goes flat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orange_mini Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 yeah, maybe even make anearthing kit up if you are gonna have heaps of sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WESTCORT Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I was also going to do. But because i have converted to electric boot poper i might have truble if bat goes flat! can u give some more details? keen to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L0WMK2 Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 is the boot popper electric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE25 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 also it handy to have a terminal bolted into the engine bay for the starter and power wires to bolt to around where the battery originally was.. just make sure it's insulated from the body lol im about to do the same. if your running a lead/acid battery then try vent it to the outside especially if theres sounds nearby. have heard of speakers and amp corroding from battery fumes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 can u give some more details? keen to do Early 90s Falcon boot unit just directly wired to a switch. Make bracket and your away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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