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  1. snowsports1

    snowsports1 Formula Junior

    Jan 31, 2013
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    I need to buy a starter motor cable, can someone help with size, colour and length please, mine is missing so I don't have anything to copy.
     
  2. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

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    Battery Cable - Flexible

    Black 170a is Ok, 300amp is even better.

    Get the flexible cable as it is better to turn onto the starter and battery

    5m is ample.
     
  3. snowsports1

    snowsports1 Formula Junior

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    thanks tony, I see they do the tinned cable in 35mm2 which splits the difference..
     
  4. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

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    even better, it also depends on the starter. The original draws huge amounts of current, the gear reduction unit is much more efficient. Don't forgot then terminal tags.

    While you are at it, check the charging circuit cable too, that is always prone to terminal corrosion and high resistances. This then melts the insulation which then shorts out, which result in a fire. If it doesn't do this then it fries the battery because it is overcharging all the time.
     

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