Battery Cables

[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

[mdsalemi]

quote: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

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

[bpossel]

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

quote:Originally posted by mdsalemi

quote: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

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

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320