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**Jcfcamaro** · 06-06-2022, 07:57 PM

Does anyone know what length both battery cables are for a 72 k10 with a 350 and A/C. Looking to route them as they were from the factory and any brands/places to get a good quality cable. Also which side of the battery is the positive supposed to be on? Passenger side?

**Grumpy old man** · 06-07-2022, 07:54 AM

batterycablesusa.com , Order or build your own , Nice stuff .

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=833631

**DeadheadNM** · 06-07-2022, 10:10 AM

Roger Koop (member here) was selling a decent set of repro battery cables with the correct side post connections. A search or PM should turn up that information. Positive is on the driver side of the battery if I recall.

68 P.O.S. · 06-07-2022, 10:21 AM

^^^ Yes, https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=625477

**Jcfcamaro** · 06-07-2022, 07:39 PM

Does anyone know the lengths of both cables?

68 P.O.S. · 06-08-2022, 08:45 AM

+ 44" and - 25"

**CS1972** · 06-08-2022, 09:22 AM

Opened up the Roger Koop repro's..........27" & 44" is what I got.

**Jcfcamaro** · 06-08-2022, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS1972

Opened up the Roger Koop repro's..........27" & 44" is what I got.

Is your truck a 350 engine with ac?

**Jcfcamaro** · 06-08-2022, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS1972

Opened up the Roger Koop repro's..........27" & 44" is what I got.

Also does the cable say what gauge it is or do you know the diameter of each cable

**CS1972** · 06-08-2022, 12:26 PM

1972 350 with A/C

Marking on 44" cable = 6093TLP
Marking on 27" cable = 4784TAL

I can't measure the wire gauge, but based on my micrometer measuring the OVERALL thickness of the insulation & wire (.428) I'd say this is a 2 gauge.

Hope that helps...........

**Jcfcamaro** · 06-08-2022, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS1972

1972 350 with A/C

Marking on 44" cable = 6093TLP
Marking on 27" cable = 4784TAL

I can't measure the wire gauge, but based on my micrometer measuring the OVERALL thickness of the insulation & wire (.428) I'd say this is a 2 gauge.

Hope that helps...........

How long is the aux wire on the positive cable? Any idea on the gauge of it? Does the ground wire have a extra wire also? If so how long is it ect.

**CS1972** · 06-08-2022, 02:59 PM

Both have a secondary wires measuring .178

+ wire is 18" long
- wire is 17" long

I didn't state earlier, but this is for the factory side mount battery, NOT the top mount. Not sure how much difference it would make, just pointing it out.

**Jcfcamaro** · 06-08-2022, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS1972

Both have a secondary wires measuring .178

+ wire is 18" long
- wire is 17" long

I didn't state earlier, but this is for the factory side mount battery, NOT the top mount. Not sure how much difference it would make, just pointing it out.

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions... You gave me all the info I needed.

06-06-2022, 07:57 PM	#1
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	1972 k10 battery cables help Does anyone know what length both battery cables are for a 72 k10 with a 350 and A/C. Looking to route them as they were from the factory and any brands/places to get a good quality cable. Also which side of the battery is the positive supposed to be on? Passenger side?

06-07-2022, 07:54 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help batterycablesusa.com , Order or build your own , Nice stuff . https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=833631 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-07-2022, 10:10 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help Roger Koop (member here) was selling a decent set of repro battery cables with the correct side post connections. A search or PM should turn up that information. Positive is on the driver side of the battery if I recall. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-07-2022, 10:21 AM	#4
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help ^^^ Yes, https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=625477 __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

06-07-2022, 07:39 PM	#5
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help Does anyone know the lengths of both cables?

06-08-2022, 08:45 AM	#6
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help + 44" and - 25" __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

06-08-2022, 09:22 AM	#7
CS1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 449	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help Opened up the Roger Koop repro's..........27" & 44" is what I got. Attached Images __________________ Ron 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton LWB 4x4 - Grapefruit Yellow / White

06-08-2022, 12:26 PM	#10
CS1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 449	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help 1972 350 with A/C Marking on 44" cable = 6093TLP Marking on 27" cable = 4784TAL I can't measure the wire gauge, but based on my micrometer measuring the OVERALL thickness of the insulation & wire (.428) I'd say this is a 2 gauge. Hope that helps........... __________________ Ron 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton LWB 4x4 - Grapefruit Yellow / White

06-08-2022, 02:59 PM	#12
CS1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 449	Re: 1972 k10 battery cables help Both have a secondary wires measuring .178 + wire is 18" long - wire is 17" long I didn't state earlier, but this is for the factory side mount battery, NOT the top mount. Not sure how much difference it would make, just pointing it out. Attached Images __________________ Ron 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton LWB 4x4 - Grapefruit Yellow / White



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