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bry593 · 12-07-2020, 02:13 PM

I used 2 gauge cables from what I think was an early 2000's GM truck of some sort. Not sure really. I deciphered the battery cable code and then just searched for that on RockAuto until I saw something that looked about right. Since it is for a late model truck the cables were inexpensive and professionally terminated. I think I paid $25 for one and $20ish for the other. Both have a 6 gauge secondary whip that I shortened and torch soldered a copper lug. These 6 gauge are a superior connection to the main harness through a 30 amp MIDI fuse. A red Bussmann Series LMI1-E-0-0 Fuse Holder was used to replace the lame-O factory fusible link.

Here is the fuseholder: https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4639...0-Fuse-Holder/

By the way, if you ever have the GM "hot start problem", switching to 2 gauge makes the problem go away.....

12-07-2020, 02:13 PM	#14
bry593 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 189	Re: Battery cables I used 2 gauge cables from what I think was an early 2000's GM truck of some sort. Not sure really. I deciphered the battery cable code and then just searched for that on RockAuto until I saw something that looked about right. Since it is for a late model truck the cables were inexpensive and professionally terminated. I think I paid $25 for one and $20ish for the other. Both have a 6 gauge secondary whip that I shortened and torch soldered a copper lug. These 6 gauge are a superior connection to the main harness through a 30 amp MIDI fuse. A red Bussmann Series LMI1-E-0-0 Fuse Holder was used to replace the lame-O factory fusible link. Here is the fuseholder: https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4639...0-Fuse-Holder/ By the way, if you ever have the GM "hot start problem", switching to 2 gauge makes the problem go away..... __________________ 1971 C20 Custom Deluxe, HT383, 4L80E, 3.73 Locker, 4 Wheel Discs Last edited by bry593; 12-07-2020 at 02:30 PM.