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Battery cable block

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by IlliniGSX, May 20, 2016.

  1. IlliniGSX

    IlliniGSX GSX #401

    There has to be an easy way to remove the old battery cable from the block and install a new battery cable, right? I need some suggestions on how this is done.

    Jim:pray:
     
    IlliniGSX, May 20, 2016
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Define easy:grin:

    The battery cable block was assembled with the cable at the factory. They installed the block, then crimped the starter lug on. So there is no way to remove it without cutting the cable.

    I made a reproduction battery cable block that is in two pieces to address this very situation. So far Ive made a prototype on a 3D printer but the project has been put on hold till I clear my plate of projects.
     
    CJay, May 20, 2016
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  3. IlliniGSX

    IlliniGSX GSX #401

    My battery cable was cut years ago but during my restoration I want to put it back together correctly. I am going to try and drill the old cable out of the block. I tried pulling it out with out any success. Let me know when the reproduction pieces are ready.

    Jim:Brow:
     
    IlliniGSX, May 21, 2016
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  4. mrolds69

    mrolds69 "The Cure"

    I've removed 2 of them and swapped them successfully. I cut a notch with a Dremel maybe 3/8" wide the length of the block on either the top or the bottom. Then I just popped the old cable out of the notch, and popped the block on the new cable. You can tape or fill the notch if you are fussy. The notch has to be slightly smaller than the width of the cable. I remember seeing on here maybe 5-6 years ago that somebody shorted the 2 cable ends to a battery. Dude said the cable covering melted like butter and the cable slid right out!
     
    mrolds69, May 21, 2016
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  5. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    I think M& H wiring might remove and install the cable in the block for you?
     
    copperheadgs1, May 22, 2016
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  6. kevin mcculloug

    kevin mcculloug 72 GS 455 Convertible

    Yes they do. They did mine. Perfect.
     
    kevin mcculloug, May 22, 2016
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  7. TimR

    TimR Nutcase at large

    I cut a small notch as well and it worked just fine. On another i cut two, at 90 degrees to each other with super thin dremel disc, used pins to reassemble, that worked fine too (plus just hairline gaps so can't see it at all). Once back in the sleeve can't tell. Sometimes those blocks are crimped hard onto the cable and it takes some work. Looked into repro'ing these years ago and it was a bit pricey so ended up not going anywhere, but as mentioned above with a 3d scanner and printer would probably be much cheaper these days. M&H rocks, they will put the old block on a new cable, they also made my cable 100% red as per original cable (even though their drawings showed black cable with red end). Only issue is the ends everyone uses these days are a bit large at the solenoid connection so have to be careful when assembling.
     
    TimR, Jun 4, 2016
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