positive cable..

[bugsyc]

How would I go about lenthening the POS Red cable from power distribution block to battery.???It seems to be attached to a black rubber line that comes out the bottom directly into the red pos cable...any connectors available or do all the cables need to be replaced,Which is fine but the one coming from the under hood fuse box does seem to have a replceable end...

[myrodr]

when i did my eaton i had a5' cable made at napa, then used butsplice from hardware store to put all back together. you could also call electric contractor they my have better ideas

[fastblackmerc]

I can make one for you.

[bugsyc]

I have new HI Tek terminals,I got a 2 wire in..1 wire out power distribution terminal or block and a length of 4ga.cable and a couple of copper butt connectors...Let you know how that works out

[Chi Stallion]

Time for a Big 3 upgrade. While your at it throw some Stinger Battery Terminals.

[marauder410]

+1 on big 3 upgrade i used 0g stinger wire with stigner digital power and negative terminals and looks and works really nicely.. oh yea and a digital in line fuse holder for the power wire to the alternator you cannot forg a about that a fuse holder or a circuit breaker...

[bugsyc]

How does one go about changing this cable???

[Rockettman]

^^^ if you carefully pry up on the side tabs of that cover (clear in second pic); under that you will find that it's just a ring connector with a nut holding it on.

[bugsyc]

Thank you...Had me scratching my head...

[Spectragod]

^^^ if you carefully pry up on the side tabs of that cover (clear in second pic); under that you will find that it's just a ring connector with a nut holding it on.


Use a hook tool to relrase the clips, and a 10mm socket or wrench for the nut.

[bugsyc]

Thank you sir.....

[bugsyc]

Now I have a big problem.I removed the cable exactly like Rocketman and Spectragod said.Easy peasy. I tried putting the new cable on but,the original had a 90 degree terminal end.I used a ring terminal.The plastic cover wouldn't go back on.I got out my trusty dremel and ground out the plastic to make it fit..So far so good.When I put the cover back on it was too tght and when I squeezed it closed one of the metal terminals coming from the fuse box broke..There are 2.one on top of the other.the top piece broke.I have no idea how to get to that terminal.Can someone please help me out...Here's a picture of what I'm talking about..Those are both,one on top of the other,that's how they were originaly..I'm trying some liquid "solder",thats on it now.takes 24 hours to dry..Tried soldering it together,N.G...I don't have a welding machine...How do you get that box out and replace the bad terminal????

[fastblackmerc]

Now I have a big problem.I removed the cable exactly like Rocketman and Spectragod said.Easy peasy. I tried putting the new cable on but,the original had a 90 degree terminal end.I used a ring terminal.The plastic cover wouldn't go back on.I got out my trusty dremel and ground out the plastic to make it fit..So far so good.When I put the cover back on it was too tght and when I squeezed it closed one of the metal terminals coming from the fuse box broke..There are 2.one on top of the other.the top piece broke.I have no idea how to get to that terminal.Can someone please help me out...Here's a picture of what I'm talking about..Those are both,one on top of the other,that's how they were originaly..I'm trying some liquid "solder",thats on it now.takes 24 hours to dry..Tried soldering it together,N.G...I don't have a welding machine...How do you get that box out and replace the bad terminal????

Bolt them together.

[bugsyc]

FBM,I'm glad you're around.Get specificic,like you're talking to your kid. How would I bolt them together.The hole is where the bolt for the cable goes.So we we can't use that one..The piece that's broken is the top piece and if just bolted to bottom piece,there is no contact between the 2 broken ends..

[fastblackmerc]

FBM,I'm glad you're around.Get specificic,like you're talking to your kid. How would I bolt them together.The hole is where the bolt for the cable goes.So we we can't use that one..The piece that's broken is the top piece and if just bolted to bottom piece,there is no contact between the 2 broken ends..

Let me go look at mine.

[bugsyc]

Thank You.I sent you a PM before I saw your last post

[fastblackmerc]

How hard did you push on the cover?

You broke the post that the cables connect to, correct?

I would get a bolt & nyloc nut. Bolt all the cables together. You will have to make sure that it's well insulated since that connection will have power all the time.

[bugsyc]

I'm not following you..I need some way to connect the top piece of the terminal..the 2 terminals (top and bottom)are connected to each other when the bolt holding the cable is tightened..If I connect anything to just the bottom part (the one that's not broken)there will be no connection to the upper piece..How can I take the whole box out or loose enough to get under it,so I can replace that piece????

[fastblackmerc]

I'm not following you..I need some way to connect the top piece of the terminal..the 2 terminals (top and bottom)are connected to each other when the bolt holding the cable is tightened..If I connect anything to just the bottom part (the one that's not broken)there will be no connection to the upper piece..How can I take the whole box out or loose enough to get under it,so I can replace that piece????

You put a bolt through all 3 connections.... no?

Your probably not going to be able to replace that piece without getting a new or used fuse box and splicing all the connections.

[bugsyc]

There is only one wire from that box.There were two tongues with a hole in both,maybe a 1/8 inch in between..I would think when bolted together,as they were to begin with the two touch.There is a small piece of the top piece left.the bottom one is intact...This happened because I tried to use the wrong terminal.A ring and the round part of it was too big..I took apart the original terminal which covers the small piece thats left and when bolted together,I have all my electric equipment working.interior,head and tail lights horn etc...But the car won't start..It makes that sound errrr but wont turn over...Battery is fully charged.I have had the same problem with a loose battery connection but,these are tight.It's dark now so I'll start in the morning...I just hope I didn't mess up something inside the box when I was trying to solder that piece on...Exactly which wire goes to the starter??..I dont have the 3 positives together.1 goes from fuse box directly to battery.The other 2 go into a brand new 2 in 1 out distribution block to the battery...I just put that in and this happened while I was rearranging the wires...I'll take pictures tomorrow.Once again thanks for your help...By the way the wire end that I'm using covers the little broken piece and the complete bottom piece coming out of fuse box..Got me stumpt...

[bugsyc]

There are two tongues,one on top of the other.the top one broke close to the fuse box...What's the best way to solder them back together..Which type of solder for copper to copper???Or does it have to be brazed??I'm afraid of putting to much heat in that area...

[Rockettman]

^^^ your camera focused on the wrong thing. Can't make out the "tongues".

[bugsyc]

Those are the tongues (my word)clipped together.Look carefully near the black fuse box and you'll see the break

[bugsyc]

^^^ your camera focused on the wrong thing. Can't make out the "tongues".
You can see the break very well in both pics..The 2 pieces are clipped together.

[fastblackmerc]

Try this:

Get a washer, maybe a fender washer, it's a larger diameter washer with a small diameter hole. Grind down the sides of the washer so it fits over the top of the piece that is still attached. The washer should look like a key. Keep the hole in the washer intact. Put a bolt through the cable, the washer, then through the remaining connector. Tightening the nut and bolt should clamp everything together. Use a nyloc nut and Lock Tite.

I'll try it this weekend.

[bugsyc]

Now that's a very creative idea..I'm going to do it...I'll let you know how it turns out...Thanks again for coming through.It seems like I'm always thanking you for something...Thank You...bugsy

[bugsyc]

Try this:

Get a washer, maybe a fender washer, it's a larger diameter washer with a small diameter hole. Grind down the sides of the washer so it fits over the top of the piece that is still attached. The washer should look like a key. Keep the hole in the washer intact. Put a bolt through the cable, the washer, then through the remaining connector. Tightening the nut and bolt should clamp everything together. Use a nyloc nut and Lock Tite.

I'll try it this weekend.
Do you mean the actual cable itself or the terminal on the end???I have the original terminal end (took the old wire out and put a new wire in) I also have a thick copper lug type terminal...Draw me a picture if you can...Also shouldn't the cable be in the middle?Washer,covering broken piece,cable terminal,bottom terminal which is still good ???

[fastblackmerc]

Do you mean the actual cable itself or the terminal on the end???I have the original terminal end (took the old wire out and put a new wire in) I also have a thick copper lug type terminal...Draw me a picture if you can...Also shouldn't the cable be in the middle?Washer,covering broken piece,cable terminal,bottom terminal which is still good ???

No, you want the washer on top of the broken piece so when you tighten the bolt it compresses the washer to the broken piece in the fuse box, making good contact.

[bugsyc]

Right,washer on top bolted to bottom piece.Then attach cable terminal to end of bottom piece where hole is.Correct???

[fastblackmerc]

Right,washer on top bolted to bottom piece.Then attach cable terminal to end of bottom piece where hole is.Correct???

right............

[bugsyc]

Did everything you said.Tested voltage and there is voltage everywhere.Still won't start.Got all the lights working and everything else.Won't start.Making that noise when the battery is too low..Any suggestions???

[bugsyc]

It's running...Just needed a jump...Boy oh boy,what a relief...Thanks to all who helped...bugsy....:)....:banan a2:......:beer:

[Chi Stallion]

Heres my Big 3 setup.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/GeoSha_1/2012-11-03102158.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/GeoSha_1/2012-11-03102250.jpg
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http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/GeoSha_1/2012-11-031024061.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/GeoSha_1/2012-11-03102423.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/GeoSha_1/2012-11-031024561.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh183/GeoSha_1/2012-11-03102820.jpg

[Rockettman]

It's running...Just needed a jump...Boy oh boy,what a relief...Thanks to all who helped...bugsy....:)....:banan a2:......:beer:

Good stuff! Glad to hear you got it going. :beer:

Now go drive it!! Stop working on it! :lol:

[bugsyc]

Good stuff! Glad to hear you got it going. :beer:

Now go drive it!! Stop working on it! :lol: Hey,how you been? See you 11/11 in Raliegh???

[bugsyc]

Really like your wiring set up.Should of had you do mine.

[fastblackmerc]

Glad it worked for you.

I can do the big 3 setup for you.

[bugsyc]

What would that run me??? I don't have any aftermarket electronics,stereo,big bass speakers or anything else..Do I need that upgrade???

[fastblackmerc]

What would that run me??? I don't have any aftermarket electronics,stereo,big bass speakers or anything else..Do I need that upgrade???

I doesn't hurt to do it to any vehicle.

[bugsyc]

I doesn't hurt to do it to any vehicle.OK then,PM me a price and all that is included.Plus instructions

[fastblackmerc]

OK then,PM me a price and all that is included.Plus instructions

If your still doing the Eaton install I'd wait since you have to relocate the battery and fuse box.

[bugsyc]

That was going to be my next question.BTW the purple lights are off the hook..