battery cable
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I need to purchase cable to make the battery cables for my +2.
What gauge wire was originally used?
The positive cable is a long run. Is it advisable to use a heavier gauge
cable?
Are solder on terminals adequate or should they be ordered from a cable
assembly supplier?
Bob
1969 Elan +2
What gauge wire was originally used?
The positive cable is a long run. Is it advisable to use a heavier gauge
cable?
Are solder on terminals adequate or should they be ordered from a cable
assembly supplier?
Bob
1969 Elan +2
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I get all my electrical bits from
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/***@***.***e: > I need
to purchase cable to make the battery cables for my +2. > > What
gauge wire was originally used? > > The positive cable is a long run.
Is it advisable to use a heavier gauge > cable? > > Are solder on
terminals adequate or should they be ordered from a cable > assembly
supplier? > > Bob > 1969 Elan +2 > > > [Non-text
portions of this message have been removed] > >
Regards, Steve Waterworth
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waiting
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to purchase cable to make the battery cables for my +2. > > What
gauge wire was originally used? > > The positive cable is a long run.
Is it advisable to use a heavier gauge > cable? > > Are solder on
terminals adequate or should they be ordered from a cable > assembly
supplier? > > Bob > 1969 Elan +2 > > > [Non-text
portions of this message have been removed] > >
Regards, Steve Waterworth
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waiting
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steveww - Coveted Fifth Gear
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It seems to me that most of us are spurious characters - otherwise we
would be driving Toyotas
But yes, Steve's posts seem to have a translation problem, unless the
> is a new car model :-[
Art
26/4934
At 05:14 AM 8/30/2006, you wrote:
Arther H. Frederick
Initial Reaction - embroidered and decorated apparel
3869 Route 66, Chatham Centre
Valatie, NY 12184
518-392-4287
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would be driving Toyotas
But yes, Steve's posts seem to have a translation problem, unless the
> is a new car model :-[
Art
26/4934
At 05:14 AM 8/30/2006, you wrote:
Arther H. Frederick
Initial Reaction - embroidered and decorated apparel
3869 Route 66, Chatham Centre
Valatie, NY 12184
518-392-4287
***@***.***
Art Frederick
S2 Roadster, built in 1965, registered in 1966, No. 26/4934
Nothing else of interest at present
S2 Roadster, built in 1965, registered in 1966, No. 26/4934
Nothing else of interest at present
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frearther - Fourth Gear
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Hi Bob,
I'm using Optima AGM batteries in my Elan, GTV and TR6. They are great,
but may require different mounting brackets. They are slightly wider
than the tiny battery previously in the car, but a little shorter, and
have way more reserve power, don't leak, and can handle deeper
discharges. In my Elan, the battery overhangs the spare tire well about
1", but that's not a problem.
Cheers,
Greg
FST FLWR
1971 Elan S4
***@***.***e:
I'm using Optima AGM batteries in my Elan, GTV and TR6. They are great,
but may require different mounting brackets. They are slightly wider
than the tiny battery previously in the car, but a little shorter, and
have way more reserve power, don't leak, and can handle deeper
discharges. In my Elan, the battery overhangs the spare tire well about
1", but that's not a problem.
Cheers,
Greg
FST FLWR
1971 Elan S4
***@***.***e:
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elangtv2000 - Third Gear
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In my opinion the Odyssey is the best out there right now. I used them in my
Elans.my Seven and my tractor.
You can see a few installations at www.lotusowners.com
<http://www.lotusowners.com/> Go to the upgrades/repairs link.
I used Optimias but they died after a few years. My Odysseys are going
strong.7 years after I installed them.
Great battery.
Tony Vaccaro
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Subject: [LotusElan.net] odyssey battery
Has anyone used the Odyssey dry cell battery?
They have a small size suitable for my Elan +2. They do not leak acid as
they are dry, but are they sealed from ?
Thanks
Bob
Elans.my Seven and my tractor.
You can see a few installations at www.lotusowners.com
<http://www.lotusowners.com/> Go to the upgrades/repairs link.
I used Optimias but they died after a few years. My Odysseys are going
strong.7 years after I installed them.
Great battery.
Tony Vaccaro
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Of ***@***.***
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To: ***@***.***
Subject: [LotusElan.net] odyssey battery
Has anyone used the Odyssey dry cell battery?
They have a small size suitable for my Elan +2. They do not leak acid as
they are dry, but are they sealed from ?
Thanks
Bob
Tony Vaccaro
LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York)
http://www.lotusowners.com
Drive Fast Take Chances
ElanGTS, 93 Caterham, 05 Elise,
99 Elise190, 05 Elise, 2005 MiataSpeed Turbo
LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York)
http://www.lotusowners.com
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99 Elise190, 05 Elise, 2005 MiataSpeed Turbo
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tvacc - Coveted Fifth Gear
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I concur. I replaced the Pep Boys 40# lump with an Odyssey 680.
Save 25 lbs and it powers and starts the car with no issues.
Colin would approve.
Rgds,
Phil
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Save 25 lbs and it powers and starts the car with no issues.
Colin would approve.
Rgds,
Phil
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Phil
1968 S4/SE FHC 36-7936
1968 S4/SE FHC 36-7936
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Can anyone recommend a supplier for 2/0 battery cable and terminals.
I would like to find battery cable made in the U.S.. It appears it is not
readily available. The only site I have been able to find is wiring
products.com. Any others?
Thanks
Bob
1969 Elan +2
I would like to find battery cable made in the U.S.. It appears it is not
readily available. The only site I have been able to find is wiring
products.com. Any others?
Thanks
Bob
1969 Elan +2
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I used a local company here in Buffalo called the Battery company. I cant
find a website for them.
I had them make one up for my Seven.10 foot long as I recall. If you want me
to have one made up for you.let me know.
You can also go to any construction company outfitter. The guys that make
hydraulic hoses on the spot. Many of them also do cable.
Tony Vaccaro
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Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 8:46 PM
To: ***@***.***
Subject: [LotusElan.net] battery cable
Can anyone recommend a supplier for 2/0 battery cable and terminals.
I would like to find battery cable made in the U.S.. It appears it is not
readily available. The only site I have been able to find is wiring
products.com. Any others?
Thanks
Bob
1969 Elan +2
find a website for them.
I had them make one up for my Seven.10 foot long as I recall. If you want me
to have one made up for you.let me know.
You can also go to any construction company outfitter. The guys that make
hydraulic hoses on the spot. Many of them also do cable.
Tony Vaccaro
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From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.*** Behalf
Of ***@***.***
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 8:46 PM
To: ***@***.***
Subject: [LotusElan.net] battery cable
Can anyone recommend a supplier for 2/0 battery cable and terminals.
I would like to find battery cable made in the U.S.. It appears it is not
readily available. The only site I have been able to find is wiring
products.com. Any others?
Thanks
Bob
1969 Elan +2
Tony Vaccaro
LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York)
http://www.lotusowners.com
Drive Fast Take Chances
ElanGTS, 93 Caterham, 05 Elise,
99 Elise190, 05 Elise, 2005 MiataSpeed Turbo
LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York)
http://www.lotusowners.com
Drive Fast Take Chances
ElanGTS, 93 Caterham, 05 Elise,
99 Elise190, 05 Elise, 2005 MiataSpeed Turbo
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I was considering making the cables myself. Solder slugs are available for
each terminal and wire gauge. Placed into the terminal melted with torch then
the stripped cable end is inserted. The previously placed shrink tube is
pushed over the terminal and heated to shrink. Appears to be easy as DIY.
I need a cable for battery to ground, positive to cut off switch, cutoff
switch to front of car and solenoid, solenoid to starter.
I hoped to do these myself.
Bob
1969 Elan +2
each terminal and wire gauge. Placed into the terminal melted with torch then
the stripped cable end is inserted. The previously placed shrink tube is
pushed over the terminal and heated to shrink. Appears to be easy as DIY.
I need a cable for battery to ground, positive to cut off switch, cutoff
switch to front of car and solenoid, solenoid to starter.
I hoped to do these myself.
Bob
1969 Elan +2
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