New Power Cable (battery->Starter) - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Theking · 09-14-2009, 06:20 PM

Hi!

Today I bought an 4 AWG (21mm) RED wire to change my positive (+) from battery to starter (main power)

My question is, is it just fine to remove the old one and replace it with this.
Or is there any "fusible link" built-in in these stock wires ?
I didnt see any large bulb (fuselink) or anything on the pos (+) wire from battery
I only checked the battery side of the cabel, will rise the car on wednesday.

But IF there are an "fuseible link" on the main power line, Can I replace it with an regular AGU (large fuse) instead ? Cause We cant buy fusiblelinks in sweden..

Or isnt it needed ? Just run a clean 4 AWG (+) wire from battery to starter ? and im good ?

I will also change the alternator cable and the main NEG (-) from battery to block/head just to have new large good cables and new connectors when I replace the battery..

So the question is mainly about "fusible link" if there is on or if I need one..

punkdude908 · 09-15-2009, 01:07 AM

i know 4 gauge is stock, but i went with 2 gauge when i replaced my battery cables. i would've gone with 0 gauge but the biggest they had was 2 gauge. i'm glad i went bigger...i noticed the difference

Theking · 09-15-2009, 03:00 AM

Hmm.. Hopefully my new 4 AWG would work.. I cant change it in the store now, they have cut it already to 1.5 meter and I cant buy another one casue they arent cheap at all..

I saw the poll, so I dont have to worrie about fusible links etc.
My friends (they have 2 1989 IROCs to) They have a large "bulb" on the (+) cable from battery, that must be fusible link, I dont have it and I have the stock cables to..

But there isnt a need for some fuse or fusible link on the main power then ?
Cause they want to change the powercables to but didnt want to touch it until we was sure no fuse/link was needed at the main power (+)

Thanks!

Theking · 09-15-2009, 06:37 AM

Ok I bought new cables today ($45)

For one red 2 AWG (1.5meter) for battery -> Starter
and one black 2 AWG (1meter) for battery -> block/head

Cable is DLS 2 AWG (OFC 99,99% Pure Copper, Heavy Isolated)
So the cable is hopefully a really good one

I also have brand new cable heat socks (HIGH temp protection)
So With these new cables, and protection, they will last forever I hope

I will change the wires tomorrow, some pictures will be taken and posted.
Ill let you know how it turns out...

Theking · 09-17-2009, 02:31 PM

Installation Info:

DLS 2 AWG (33mm2) 99,99% Pure Copper.

Large connectors, will be soldered and crimped to:

Ground Cable Done:

Main (+) Cable Done:

Heatsock for cables etc. Can resist 1100 Deg F, So now the main power cables will be heat protected to:

Theking · 09-17-2009, 02:32 PM

MAX Pictures Reaced...

Made an hole to get the ground one in to:

Starter Side (heat protected starter and cables) :

Good protection against moisture etc, rubber seal and crimphose and larger wire then stock (10mm):

Battery Terminals, All Done