but an autozone or such should have what you need
Where can I source a new frame-to-engine block ground strap?
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Burning Brakes
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Where can I source a new frame-to-engine block ground strap?
My engine block ground strap is toast - can I buy one or can someone recommend someone that can make me up one??? Thick, stranded copper wire with black insulation and big, crimped-on ends for the bolt attachments.
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From: Sacramento CA
Like stated above.
I found Autozone to have a good selection. I always get the (numerically) smallest gauge I can find for the specific application. Meaning, the higher the # gauge of the wire, the more flexible it is.
The battery "aisle" usually has what you need. With different terminated lugs, too!
I found Autozone to have a good selection. I always get the (numerically) smallest gauge I can find for the specific application. Meaning, the higher the # gauge of the wire, the more flexible it is.
The battery "aisle" usually has what you need. With different terminated lugs, too!
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Sacramento CA
Like stated above.
I found Autozone to have a good selection. I always get the (numerically) smallest gauge I can find for the specific application. Meaning, the higher the # gauge of the wire, the more flexible it is.
The battery "aisle" usually has what you need. With different terminated lugs, too!
I found Autozone to have a good selection. I always get the (numerically) smallest gauge I can find for the specific application. Meaning, the higher the # gauge of the wire, the more flexible it is.
The battery "aisle" usually has what you need. With different terminated lugs, too!
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Indy Indiana
got mine at target, it is maybe 4 inches too long, but so what... better than twice the price plus shipping for one at the covette parts houses.. i am sure napa or autozone will have something close too.
my car started and ran and charged fine without it anyway even before I replaced it... I am sure other grounds in the system take up the current needing to pass thru anyway.
my car started and ran and charged fine without it anyway even before I replaced it... I am sure other grounds in the system take up the current needing to pass thru anyway.
Team Owner
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You shouldn't alter the size of the wire for flexibility. The wire size is defined by the amount of current it needs to carry. So, don't mess with the #2 gauge wire (you can go larger, of course...#0 or #00...but not necessary). The flexibility is enhanced by the number of strands in the wire..the more strands in a particular size of wire, the more flexible it is. Stay with #2 copper wire. Welding cable is very flexible, as it is constructed of lots of little strands of wire.
