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Ron

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Battery cable routing
« on: November 19, 2008, 05:58:00 »

Hi,

Could anyone describe how to properly route the battery cables for a '66 230SL?  I think I have the OEM cables.  The ground one is short, about 30cm.  The + one has 5 grommets, each with metal holders on it.

1.  How does the battery sit in the tray?  Which pole, is positioned close to the engine?

2.  Does the ground cable fasten to the body where an engine ground cable comes across from the left front of the engine?

3.  Where do the 5 grommets and their mounts attach, (on the way to the starter)?

Thanks for any help you may have,

Ron



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Naj ✝︎

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Re: Battery cable routing
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2008, 12:25:11 »
1. +ve closest to engine.thelews has the correct type battery and orientation  ;D
2. Ground cable connects to body. There is a hole near where the ballast resistor mounts.
3. Picture shows three of the mounts. Two more along the engine crank case to starter. The one nearest the Batt should have a split spring clip which clips the base of the batt tray.
 

« Last Edit: November 19, 2008, 17:14:11 by naj »
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Re: Battery cable routing
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2008, 13:18:48 »
250 SL
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
1991 BMW 318is
1966 Jaguar XKE
1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750

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Thanks
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 20:17:23 »


Thanks guys, this is wonderful.  I would have never guessed how this went together, now it makes sense!

Ron


1966 230SL, euro