Battery cable connector

[James M.]

At a recent meet, it was pointed out that my battery connector should have more rounded edges on the lead. I have been trying to locate photos to see what this looks like. Is this true for both the upper and lower edges or just the upper? I would appreciate seeing a photo if someone would post it.

Thanks,
James Morgan

[Wayne M.]

Re: Battery cable connector

At a recent meet, it was pointed out that my battery connector should have more rounded edges on the lead. I have been trying to locate photos to see what this looks like. Is this true for both the upper and lower edges or just the upper? I would appreciate seeing a photo if someone would post it.

Thanks,
James Morgan

James -- in the past, Bill Clupper has posted an engineering drawing of the spring ring connector, showing what you mention. Either do a search using his name or "spring ring terminal" or other permutation, or if no luck I can post a copy I made of Bill's drawing.

[James M.]

Re: Battery cable connector

Thanks Wayne. I will search for that post.
James

[Wayne M.]

Re: Battery cable connector

Thanks Wayne. I will search for that post.
James

Here's Bill C's drawing. Shows the curvatures (current repros have sharp edges). Too bad someone hasn't posted a pic of NOS. I believe it's the dimension 0.04" radius that is much less or non-existent on the repros.

[James M.]

Re: Battery cable connector

Thanks again Wayne. I agree that hopefully someone will post a photo.

Jamse

[William C.]

Re: Battery cable connector

Since you asked, attached Photo of "the real deal" Pass car NOS, but the end fitting outside prints were common to all. The sink toward the center was usually not as prominent as this one, but the outside radius top and bottom is typical.

[Dick W.]

Re: Battery cable connector

Just a little backyard ingenuity will take care of this problem. Just do not breath the dust as it is lead.

[James M.]

Re: Battery cable connector

Many thanks!
James