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Topic: 0 guage battery/welding cable
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-28-2004 11:48 AM
   
I'm trying to see where i can get this. I did a search here and came up with one site that supposedly sells it (mcmaster.com)
I dont see any 0 guage there. Any ideas?
thanks
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-28-2004 11:57 AM
Look in the yellow pages for a welding supply company. They stock welding cable and the terminals for it. 
In the north bay, try West Coast Welders.SteveW
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-28-2004 12:00 PM
thanks Steve.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding the numbers.
Is 1/0 0 guage?I'd prefer to just buy the thing already with the ends, looks like summit has 1/0 guage. But i want to make sure i get the right cable.
[This message has been edited by torino420 (edited 04-28-2004).]
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-28-2004 12:08 PM
Yes, 1/0 is one O gauge,
2/0 is 00 gauge,
3/0 is 000 gauge etc. 1 gauge is just 1 gauge. SteveW
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cpmaverick
Gearhead Posts: 1666
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-28-2004 12:26 PM
McMaster-Carr has it, here's a P/n to put in:
6948K75------------------
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1970 Maverick Grabber
[email protected] with AC and overdrive.
http://www.maverickgrabber.com
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-28-2004 12:35 PM
Looks like the flex stuff (6948K95) is the actual welding cable.
Thats the way to go right?
thanks again.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-28-2004 12:42 PM
Welding cable is the best quality. It has more strands in it and can carry a little more current at less resistance than other stranded wire.SteveW
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-28-2004 04:54 PM
One more question. Painless has a kit that says its 1 gauge. How does this compare to 1/0? Is it the same? I would assume its better quality then summits 1 gauge kit.
I'd rather order from summit if at all possible. thanks again for your help
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9104
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-28-2004 05:01 PM
1 gauge is one size smaller than 1/0 gauge.It'll work SteveW
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 618
From: Killingworth, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-29-2004 05:41 PM
This is one thing where you get what you pay for.The stuff that Summit sells is so stiff it's like bending conduit. The welding cable is much higher quality and is much more flexible (higher strand count), almost like cooked spaghetti. I'd definitely buy from McMaster or locate a welding supply house in your area and you can then get the cable and the lugs. They may have a lugging to you can borrow after you get your lengths figured out. The cables in my car are 1/0 welding cable with heat shrink sealing the ends. Made them myself with parts from McMaster.   [This message has been edited by Hemikiller (edited 04-29-2004).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 19583
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-29-2004 05:52 PM
Hemikiller, Nice work on the motor and engine bay.I got a multi strand 1/0 or one O gauge wire from Napa,they cut it to any length and even will put the lugs on for you. I took the wire home cut it to fit came back to the store, they cripped the lugs on for me with heat shirk ends. It didn't cost to much either. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 04-29-2004).]
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-29-2004 06:41 PM
thanks for the advise. I still haven't decided yet, but I figure I should get the 1/0. Jegs has 1 gauge thats close i guess but still not 1/0??
I'm gonna check with NAPA see what they have, I don't mind spending the money, i just want the ends to be done right.
Madelectric.com can make em for me but its 3.75 a foot! Yikes!
Heres the description of Jegs #1 cables:
This high quality cable kit provides maximum charging efficiency. The kit includes 20-ft of Positive #1 gauge cable, that's an additional 5-ft of cable compared to other kits. Three feet of Negative #1 gauge cable. Cable is 133 strand #0243 copper, shielded cable for up to 250-amps.[This message has been edited by torino420 (edited 04-29-2004).]
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5249
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-30-2004 12:39 PM
Get with the Welding supply guys in No. Cal like Steve W. and others advised and have them do up the ends if you don't want to..You will have a better product.. It's a pay me now or pay me later thing..  ------------------
Don
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-07-2004 12:30 PM
Welp, I ordered that parts from mcmaster. This high flex cable is nice, very flexible.
To my suprise it's not that thick, I've got a small piece of 2/0 and the 2/0 is thicker. Maybe its the jacket.
I got the "screw on" lugs, hope thats ok. Gonna move the battery this weekend.------------------
69 Torino GT Hardtop
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bigbore
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Richardson,TX,USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 05-09-2004 06:23 PM
Check Home Depot or Lowes. They have some but not necessarily 1.0. They should be cheaper than Mmaster or a normal welding supplier.
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bigbore
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Richardson,TX,USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 05-09-2004 06:25 PM
Tractor Supply has a great selection of extra long standard heavy duty battery cables.
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