Compression Battery Terminal

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Yesterday while cleaning my terminals, I discovered the oe lead POS (+) terminal was split/cracked.

Rather than drop $130 for a new cable, I found these compression replacement terminals.

Has anyone used them?

I think the main wire is 4 gauge, not sure about the starter relay wire.

Wondering if a 4 gauge compression terminal would work, or if I'd have to get a 3 or 2 gauge to cram the the extra wire in.

http://www.quickcable.com/products.php?pageId=75
 
just buy a regular end with the 2 bolt clamp strap over the top for under 5.00
 
Those look like a much better solution than the strap clamp type.
I would expect that eventually one may have the same kinds of lost connection issue's with those, but probably not nearly as often.
 
If it does not have to be OE/NOS, why not get a new cable from Rock Auto for < $7.00 + the ride?

AIRTEX / WELLS Part # 1J1158R
 
2 Darts said:
If it does not have to be OE/NOS, why not get a new cable from Rock Auto for < $7.00 + the ride?

AIRTEX / WELLS Part # 1J1158R
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I didn't think to check Rock Auto...

I'll have to look at this a little more. Looks like there are two different cables suggested:

1. "battery to switch cable" - Part # A506U
2. "starter cable" - the part you suggested.

I was trying to avoid having to change the entire cable but, maybe that's not the best plan. ?
 
Interesting idea.

I didn't see pricing.

How much are they?
 
They are all over Ebay for around 10 bucks a pair.
 
Saverio said:
Yesterday while cleaning my terminals, I discovered the oe lead POS (+) terminal was split/cracked.

Rather than drop $130 for a new cable, I found these compression replacement terminals.

Has anyone used them?

I think the main wire is 4 gauge, not sure about the starter relay wire.

Wondering if a 4 gauge compression terminal would work, or if I'd have to get a 3 or 2 gauge to cram the the extra wire in.

http://www.quickcable.com/products.php?pageId=75
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I throw out the compression ring, fill the terminal with hot solder, then push the cable in. Just like new.
 
HI,

I would just replace the whole cable. Those two bolt strap things are just a failure waiting to happen. That compression connection may seem like a good idea but unless you can get enough compression force to cold fuse the copper in the cable to metal in the connector it is going to fail eventually as a high current connection. That cold fusion process takes a big, special crimping tool on cables as big as battery cables. I doubt very much that you can get that kind of force with a nut that tightens.
 
IfItsGotWheels said:
I throw out the compression ring, fill the terminal with hot solder, then push the cable in. Just like new.
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Actually, considering the material they are made of that could work great.
(being not lead is what I mean)


RRR, it says for repairs or making your own cables.
I would consider the metal strap with the bolts through it to be more of a temp repair.

Welcome to FABO, can I take your order please?
 
TrailBeast said:
Actually, considering the material they are made of that could work great.
(being not lead is what I mean)


RRR, it says for repairs or making your own cables.
I would consider the metal strap with the bolts through it to be more of a temp repair.

Welcome to FABO, can I take your order please?
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I was talking about the metal strap type when I said temporary. The compression ones look pretty good.
 
Interesting. My only question with these QuickConnects is auto vibration working the cable out over the long term. Never use one so I don't know how well they retain the cable end. They look to be made for storage battery use, where there is no vibration to worry about.

A ready-made battery cable is the best and most trouble-free solution .... as long as you don't get one made in China....
 
RustyRatRod said:
Why? Those are only supposed to be temporary.
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Because they work great, easy to connect, and are simple....Well, I have them "temporarily" on all my cars......On one car for over 30 years with no problems...To each his own I guess
 
crackedback said:
These are real good, only need a vise and propane torch to install. Ready to go, trim the old wire back and install.

http://www.delcity.net/store/Straight-Barrel-Fusion-Battery-Terminals/p_804069

For as little as a replacement cable can be found, that may be a whole lot less work.
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Thanks for that info.

I bought one of the compression types to see how it works for now, just to get me up and running.

I guess I'll probably just make my own cable, or rather modify one of the types on Rock Auto for what I need.
 
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