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2012年1月4日 · When I replaced all the cable in my truck with 2/0 tinned marine I used Quick Cable magnalugs & for the posts, I used a military terminals. They have 2 bolts on them, one to tighten on the battery post & the bolt is for all of the connections. It is a good way to make a clean install. I already had a heavy duty set of crimpers for the magnalugs.
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2019年8月4日 · I took my truck to battery shop on Friday. Had them put on military style terminals, crimp on brass lugs on all the factory cables and 6 accessory wires on battery. Was $37.50 OTD for parts and labor.
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2022年12月23日 · I used military style terminals, a 10 ton hydraulic crimper from Harbor Freight, welding cable from a local welding shop, 100% copper cable lugs, a 10” cable cutter, and heat shrink on all ends. I used 2/0 everywhere except the starter cable I used 3/0.
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2019年12月20日 · I coated my battery terterminals with copper anti-seize as well as the lugs and grounds . That seems to have kept the corrosion at bay. Also sealed up all cable ends with heavy wall Marine grade heat shrink. Nice thing about the military battery terminals , I can buy a pair for 10$ if the terminal breaks or no longer wants to stay tight .
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2021年11月27日 · My battery terminals were all pretty much decrepit. I replaced my batteries, and figured it was time... One had been replaced, but it’s not the best kind. I decided to cut all and use copper lugs and military style terminals. My truck has …
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2012年6月2日 · The cables are pretty basic. On my 06 mega the pass side cables are easy to make. The positive cable is just a crossover cable. You can get 'military style' battery terminals and just use eyelets on each side. The negative cable is short and just goes to the block. I haven't looked at replacing the driver's side cables yet. sent from my mobile
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2014年11月30日 · +1 for custom battery cables. going to order a set shortly, they have good quality and give you the option to upgrade your starter feed to 3/0. Plus you can put on military style connectors, which gives you a much more modular setup that is easier to add extra goodies to. 1998-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins 24 valve Diesel Battery Cables
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2010年11月24日 · Please check your battery hold down , they must work properly . ESPECIALLY if going with military terminals . IF your battery moves just a lil bit , not good because it works on your terms as well. I've built the military terms on two cummins , never had one loosen up on the wire connection end mainly because the hold down is doing its job .
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2022年10月12日 · X2 on all the above! Nice wiring and write up. I hope this inspires others to upgrade before having a battery melt down! I have military style battery connectors and a couple spare just in case. I added extra grounds to the chassis on both batteries and to the engine. I used marine grade cables and connectors on these grounds.
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2015年12月5日 · the pass side battery, receives max output from the alt constantly,(because the ecm cant see its being overcharged) eventually the pass battery can/will explode. any corrosion on any of the terminals is cause for concern, clean well and then coat the connections/battery posts with dielectric silicone (or even grease).