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In this Discussion
- 51hornetA December 2006
- Billy K.TN. December 2006
- BJ__TN November 2006
- coverton December 2006
- Dave53-7C December 2006
- happychris November 2006
- junkcarfann December 2006
- mars55 November 2006
- Pacemaker500 December 2006
- SuperDave November 2006
- TOM B November 2006
- Uncle Josh November 2006
Battery Cable Source
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I am looking for a NOS or repro battery to ground cable for my 50 Pacemaker. I think the flat braided wire one installed now is not OEM and it is worn anyway and needs replaced.
Thanks, Ed
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DAVE KOSTANSEK carries them....(440)293-4079
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TOM B wrote:DAVE KOSTANSEK carries them....(440)293-4079
Thank you. I forgot to ask his nephew Tim when I was talking with him this afternoon. I knew they made plug wires (which is why I called). -
If memory serves me. There were two cables, One flat braided from the positive battery post to the battery tray supprort and another from that point to the engine mount. If I'm wrong, I'm sure I will be corrected.
Dave w -
SuperDave wrote:If memory serves me. There were two cables, One flat braided from the positive battery post to the battery tray supprort and another from that point to the engine mount. If I'm wrong, I'm sure I will be corrected.
Dave w
That is how mine is setup. The braided cable is beat and needs to be replaced. I have not gotten into the other cable yet. I'll check tomorrow when is daylight.
Thanks..................Ed -
You're right Dave, the flat braided cable is the correct one. By the way, it was good to meet you at the Pigeon Forge meet.
Next year promises to be even bigger and better!
Bob Hickson -
BJ__TN wrote:You're right Dave, the flat braided cable is the correct one. By the way, it was good to meet you at the Pigeon Forge meet.
Next year promises to be even bigger and better!
Bob Hickson
Ditto,
You bet it will be better.. My Super Six will be there hehehhe:D
Dave W -
Your local Farm/Family/Tractor supply carries a lot of these cables and ground straps.
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I was able to get the battery cable and also the flat braided cables for my 49 Hudson from NAPA. The Battery Cable ( starter solenoid to negative side of battery ) was double 0 gauge ( NAPA part number 713630). The braided Strap ( Positive side of battery to the battery box ) was NAPA part number 711322. I sourced the other flat braided cable ( Battery box to engine block )from NAPA also, but could not find my receipt and as a result can not supply the NAPA part number. These cables were excellent replacements for the original Hudson cables.
BST RGDS
GARY ( happychris ) -
NAPA offers these flat braided cables with flat cable ends.
711284 - 12 inches long
711884 - 18 inches long
712084 - 20 inches long
I think the correct one is the 12 inch one (711284) -
Thanks, again to all. The part will be on order from Dave K. and Tim C. Monday via USPS (got to keep my brother and sister-in-law employed).
Is there any thing I need to be aware of when I remove the bolt from the rubber engine mount to replace the braided cable from the support to chassis (labeled Support to Engine in the MPC, pg 267, Part No. 301196)???
Also, is the Support Assembly welded and bolted?? Or is it just stuck with 56 years of road grime and rust?? -
Nope. Just make sure that you remove all rust from areas where the braided cable attaches to the battery tray and engine mount. You want nice, shiny metal surfaces for good contact.
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You can also attach it to the starter bolt and cut down a lot of the circuit resistance.www.hudsonmotorcar.org
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51hornetA wrote:You can also attach it to the starter bolt and cut down a lot of the circuit resistance.
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Ektron- a Standard Company has three too. The B14 [14" long ] was $9.50at a local ind. parts house. Seems to be good quality and is "tinned" cu
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My Hornet starts fine so I have not moved the ground but two of my buddies have the ground attached to the starter and another buddy has it attached to the bolt of the oil filter. All start fine. The have the longer ground cable for this setup.www.hudsonmotorcar.org
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Just be sure you do NOT use any stainless steel bolts, nuts, or washers on your groundstrap, or other electrical connection. I do not know why, but there is a problem with stainless conducting electricity. A previous post on this forum explains that.
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junkcarfann wrote:Just be sure you do NOT use any stainless steel bolts, nuts, or washers on your groundstrap, or other electrical connection. I do not know why, but there is a problem with stainless conducting electricity. A previous post on this forum explains that.
I had seen that information before. Thank you for reminding me. I am working on the metal now. Tons of old grease and road grime. I can't use my power washer in the garage. I will be getting a RotoZip or Dremel with wire brushes to help srub all the contact points. I am adding the star washers to help scrape the metal as things get tightened. -
Many times I have found the short braided strap left off from the right rear of engine to the cross member. If they are connected as they left the factory they will be ok and look ok.
