Positive battery cable location
Apr 15, 2022 | 11:51 AM
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Positive battery cable location
The AIM for my 73 was not clear.
Apr 15, 2022 | 01:27 PM
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If memory serves, it goes above the insulation.
Apr 15, 2022 | 01:52 PM
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, insulation goes in after the cable is run
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Apr 15, 2022 | 02:35 PM
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Thank you. It makes sense that the insulation goes over the positive battery cable since it would provide some protection to the cable.
Apr 15, 2022 | 03:01 PM
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i assume the old cable is out? cuz most common method is tie wrap it to the old cable.
Apr 15, 2022 | 03:29 PM
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You could also wrap it around the driveshaft
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Apr 15, 2022 | 03:30 PM
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No the old cable has been re-installed after I cleaned and inspected it
Apr 15, 2022 | 04:51 PM
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You could also wrap it around the driveshaft
M
Great idea! why didn't the factory think of that!
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Positive battery cable location
, insulation goes in after the cable is run
