John - earlier this week in the thread on using the 1/0 wedlding cable, you indicated you used the large copper crimp on connectors......and you had the crimping tool to anchor them correctly. Can you elablorate on the tool and where to get it? I haven't checked my local welding or electrical shops yet, but plan to go that route on my truck to fix the hot soak starting problem. Thx!.....Craig
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Craig,
You will find both the connectors and the crimping tools at either the welding shop or the electrical supply store. I suspect they might also be available at a home center, like Home Depot or Lowe's, in the electrical department. Make sure the connectors you buy are copper - they are the best. Avoid aluminum.
I can't give you a brand or model number of the crimping tool, since I used one from the utility which was my employer. The one I used was hydraulic/electric powered, but I know there are hand tools which will work as well. I have to confess the connectors came from the utility as well. Since I have retired those benifits are no longer available to me.
After crimping I filled the remainder of the connector with solder. Probably overkill, but why not.Terry -
Re: Calling John Hinckley - battery cables
Craig,
You will find both the connectors and the crimping tools at either the welding shop or the electrical supply store. I suspect they might also be available at a home center, like Home Depot or Lowe's, in the electrical department. Make sure the connectors you buy are copper - they are the best. Avoid aluminum.
I can't give you a brand or model number of the crimping tool, since I used one from the utility which was my employer. The one I used was hydraulic/electric powered, but I know there are hand tools which will work as well. I have to confess the connectors came from the utility as well. Since I have retired those benifits are no longer available to me.
After crimping I filled the remainder of the connector with solder. Probably overkill, but why not.TerryComment
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I just cannot believe that there is a tool out there that you do not have.
See you at Carlisle, Craig
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Re: Calling John Hinckley - battery cables
I just cannot believe that there is a tool out there that you do not have.
See you at Carlisle, Craig
AC
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AC - I am working on it See you at G110!Comment
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AC - I am working on it See you at G110!Comment
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Thx Terry - makes sense, I will investigate.....thx!....CraigComment
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Re: Calling John Hinckley - battery cables
Thx Terry - makes sense, I will investigate.....thx!....CraigComment
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Another thought:
There are different size jaws (or dies) for different size connectors. Some crimping tools (the more expensive type) come with interchangeable jaws to fit different applications. The connectors are sized for the diameter of the cable. There are also different size jaws for insulated and non-insulated connectors.
In this application, there is no need for an insulated connector, and they may not be available in the 1/0 size anyway.
Be sure to match the size of the tool's jaws to the connector. Buy the connector first and try to get the tool at the same place so you are sure they are compatible.TerryComment
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Another thought:
There are different size jaws (or dies) for different size connectors. Some crimping tools (the more expensive type) come with interchangeable jaws to fit different applications. The connectors are sized for the diameter of the cable. There are also different size jaws for insulated and non-insulated connectors.
In this application, there is no need for an insulated connector, and they may not be available in the 1/0 size anyway.
Be sure to match the size of the tool's jaws to the connector. Buy the connector first and try to get the tool at the same place so you are sure they are compatible.TerryComment
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Terry Welding cable is very fine I would think a crimp would not hold very good. I always took a piece of 3/8 copper tubing soldered the cable on and smashed the end flat. Then I drilled a hole the size I needed. No need to buy any parts just use some old tubing.I missed the first part of this so if the crimp is to match some factory original part my method won't due. LyleComment
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Terry Welding cable is very fine I would think a crimp would not hold very good. I always took a piece of 3/8 copper tubing soldered the cable on and smashed the end flat. Then I drilled a hole the size I needed. No need to buy any parts just use some old tubing.I missed the first part of this so if the crimp is to match some factory original part my method won't due. LyleComment
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Actually Lyle, there are welding rigs with crimped cable connectors all across the country. The crimp will work fine with the proper dies and connector. Mine has survived two cars, and about half million miles. There is nothing factory original about this, so no concerns there.TerryComment
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Actually Lyle, there are welding rigs with crimped cable connectors all across the country. The crimp will work fine with the proper dies and connector. Mine has survived two cars, and about half million miles. There is nothing factory original about this, so no concerns there.TerryComment
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