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70' GMC · 07-08-2008, 08:51 PM

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This wire keeps coming loose and it just started this today.

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its attached to the battery post

can you buy another wire???

Dingfodgy · 07-08-2008, 09:13 PM

Ok. Here's what I see. The wire you speak of appears to be too short. I would either replace it with a new wire that has a industrial grade ring terminal at the battery end and simply mount it on the clamp bolt. Then I would route it so that it enters the distribution block from the side (not the front). Clean up the post and use a new star lock washer and a nylock nut. That should take care of it.

70' GMC · 07-08-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

Ok. Here's what I see. The wire you speak of appears to be too short. I would either replace it with a new wire that has a industrial grade ring terminal at the battery end and simply mount it on the clamp bolt. Then I would route it so that it enters the distribution block from the side (not the front). Clean up the post and use a new star lock washer and a nylock nut. That should take care of it.

is this the way yours looks? what does the wire look like and is their anymore setups???

Dingfodgy · 07-08-2008, 11:05 PM

Here's what mine looks like......ain't never had a problem with it.

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Longhorn Man · 07-08-2008, 11:27 PM

personally, I would measure the length of that whole cable, from the battery to the starter, and then the small wire too... add 4 inches to the measurement of the small one, and go buy a whole new cable. Those clamp on terminals are junk and will cause problems one day, and just gives it a rigged look.

70' GMC · 07-09-2008, 10:12 AM

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what is this called it came loose from the wire.

Luvlegs · 07-09-2008, 10:48 AM

ring terminal - goes on the end of the wire - most are crimped on - soldered would be better.

70' GMC · 07-09-2008, 12:15 PM

Thanks for all the help guys.

19gmc67 · 07-09-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

Here's what mine looks like......ain't never had a problem with it.

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is this the fuseible link

roughedup72 · 07-09-2008, 04:00 PM

Fuseable link. make sure you replace it with a fuseable link. It should have had one there at one time and you can get them from your local auto parts dealer. It attaches to the terminal block and the other end to the red wire. easy install and great piece of mind.

70' GMC · 07-09-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roughedup72

Fuseable link. make sure you replace it with a fuseable link. It should have had one there at one time and you can get them from your local auto parts dealer. It attaches to the terminal block and the other end to the red wire. easy install and great piece of mind.

Pics please if ya dont mind

Longhorn Man · 07-09-2008, 08:57 PM

does it matter anymore? Didn't this truck just get killed?

70' GMC · 07-09-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

does it matter anymore? Didn't this truck just get killed?

I guess it don't now

But it did give em a blow out

07-08-2008, 08:51 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	ELECTRICAL Question This wire keeps coming loose and it just started this today. its attached to the battery post can you buy another wire??? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible! Last edited by 70' GMC; 07-08-2008 at 09:12 PM.

07-08-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: ELECTRICAL Question Ok. Here's what I see. The wire you speak of appears to be too short. I would either replace it with a new wire that has a industrial grade ring terminal at the battery end and simply mount it on the clamp bolt. Then I would route it so that it enters the distribution block from the side (not the front). Clean up the post and use a new star lock washer and a nylock nut. That should take care of it. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

07-08-2008, 11:05 PM	#4
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: ELECTRICAL Question Here's what mine looks like......ain't never had a problem with it. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

07-08-2008, 11:27 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: ELECTRICAL Question personally, I would measure the length of that whole cable, from the battery to the starter, and then the small wire too... add 4 inches to the measurement of the small one, and go buy a whole new cable. Those clamp on terminals are junk and will cause problems one day, and just gives it a rigged look.

07-09-2008, 10:12 AM	#6
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: ELECTRICAL Question what is this called it came loose from the wire. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

07-09-2008, 10:48 AM	#7
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: ELECTRICAL Question ring terminal - goes on the end of the wire - most are crimped on - soldered would be better. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

07-09-2008, 12:15 PM	#8
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: ELECTRICAL Question Thanks for all the help guys. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

07-09-2008, 04:00 PM	#10
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: ELECTRICAL Question Fuseable link. make sure you replace it with a fuseable link. It should have had one there at one time and you can get them from your local auto parts dealer. It attaches to the terminal block and the other end to the red wire. easy install and great piece of mind. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

07-09-2008, 08:57 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: ELECTRICAL Question does it matter anymore? Didn't this truck just get killed?



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