Battery Cable Replacements?

[mane3215]

Hey Guys, someone felt they needed the batteries in my m1078 more than I did and cut a few of the cables. I'm using the #'s on the cables to find replacements, but no luck.

Does anyone know where I can get some at? I need the two ends circled in the photo.

 

[simp5782]

Go to your local welding store and buy some cable and new lugs and make your own. Be the cheapest way.

ebay has cheap large cable as well.

Military battery terminals made by Grote are part number 84-9581 and 84-9580

or check with Member Suprman he may have some.

 

[coachgeo]

Hey Guys, someone felt they needed the batteries in my m1078 more than I did and cut a few of the cables. ...

Sorry to hear someone else is going through this. Just happened too me as well few weeks ago. Guess am Lucky all cables were left as is.

Starting at post 10 in thread below is a bit of a trail of decision making on what batteries to buy to replace stolen ones.

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?134746-Battery-replacement

 

[Ronmar]

I might have what you need? I shifted to two type 31’s so these are excess to me.

 

[snowtrac nome]

you could also change out to 2 8-d batterys and get rid of a bunch of extra cabling.

 

[Ronmar]

you could also change out to 2 8-d batterys and get rid of a bunch of extra cabling.

Yep, I believe a pair of 8D’s would fit. That is why those cables are excess for me, I dont need them with 2 batts.

If I were really in a cold climate, I might contemplate a larger bank, but I would also probably contemplate a propane or diesel preheater . My Hab will ultimately provide preheat, so I am OK with two type 31’s The milspec for these things was pretty large 600CCA for 60 seconds at 0F and 350CCA for 60 seconds @ -40F... Need a large bank to deliver sustained current at those temps...

The OP was lucky, if they had something to cut cable, they could have taken all the copper for salvage... Hate thievs

 

[snowtrac nome]

I run synthetic 5w40 in mine with 2 8-d's and a press of the either button at -20 with no pre heat

 

[Ronmar]

I run synthetic 5w40 in mine with 2 8-d's and a press of the either button at -20 with no pre heat

And just a little smoke

 

[BuiltMFG]

I would replace them with welding cable as suggested. it's easier to work with (less rigid).

 

[snowtrac nome]

I find a good cold weather battery cable is better welding cable will not flex when cold.

 

[mane3215]

Thanks for the input guys, I'll do a little more digging.