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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: bpossel on June 18, 2005, 09:36:53

Title: Battery Cables
Post by: bpossel on June 18, 2005, 09:36:53

As I look to replace my battery cables, I noted that the short, negative cable is 12" and the positive cable, going to the starter, is 64".  These seem to fit pretty well with a slight bit of slack.

 :?: Does anyone know what the original length was, should be?
 :?:  :?: Does anyone know what the correct wire gauge should be?  1,4,6?

Thanks!
Bob

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

Title: Re: Battery Cables
Post by: mdsalemi on June 26, 2005, 16:07:37

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Originally posted by bpossel

As I look to replace my battery cables, I noted that the short, negative cable is 12" and the positive cable, going to the starter, is 64".  These seem to fit pretty well with a slight bit of slack.

 :?: Does anyone know what the original length was, should be?
 :?:  :?: Does anyone know what the correct wire gauge should be?  1,4,6?

Thanks!
Bob

bpossel

Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

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Bob,

Just replaced my aftermarket cables--both positive and negative--with factory new ones.  The aftermarket are just fine for all but show cars...if you want them we can strike a deal before they go on eBay.  A proper positive cable is $112....


Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

Title: Re: Battery Cables
Post by: bpossel on June 27, 2005, 05:53:37

Hi Mike,

Thanks anyway....  I ended up putting some after market cables in for now.  I was just curious about what the original factory gauge was.  Also the original length.

Thanks!
Bob

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Originally posted by mdsalemi

quote:

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Originally posted by bpossel

As I look to replace my battery cables, I noted that the short, negative cable is 12" and the positive cable, going to the starter, is 64".  These seem to fit pretty well with a slight bit of slack.

 :?: Does anyone know what the original length was, should be?
 :?:  :?: Does anyone know what the correct wire gauge should be?  1,4,6?

Thanks!
Bob

bpossel

Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

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Bob,

Just replaced my aftermarket cables--both positive and negative--with factory new ones.  The aftermarket are just fine for all but show cars...if you want them we can strike a deal before they go on eBay.  A proper positive cable is $112....


Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

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bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320