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[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Instead of using the old cable to pull the new cable, I'd suggest
something strong and flexible like a 8' section of aircraft cable with
loops in the ends
that you can connect the new cable to when you're ready pull it through.

By doing this, you'll have the old cable in hand to use to construct your
new cable
by exact size instead of guessing, plus, you'll best be able to judge
exactly how much longer
or shorter you'll want to make it depending upon your goals ( like
relocating the battery or solenoid )

as far as size, Mike didn't say and I don't know for a fact, my best guess
would be 02 gauge.

Michael Shortt

If you are making it, in addition to crimping the ends on, a little solder
couldn't hurt.





On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:

>
> In a message dated 11/15/11 9 11 14, tpoemer at gmail.com writes:
>
>
> > Is it possible to remove and replace the power cable from the battery to
> > the engine area with the engine still in place? If it is, what size cable
> > works best?  What tricks are there that I should know about? Thanks for
> > your help.
> >
>
> Been there, done that, it's not a job you want to do twice, but it may well
> be a job you want to do.
>
> The cable runs through the passenger-side rocker (sill) region, along with
> the wiring harness for the back half of the car.   There is precious little
> room in there and it's easy to get snagged.   It's helpful if you remove
> the
> passenger-side outboard seatbelt (inertia reel) as this will give you
> limited access to the center of the sill.
>
> All you have to do is disconnect the cable from the solenoid, and pull it
> through to the front of the car.   The smart thing to do is to have your
> new
> cable all ready to go, and attach it to the old one (zip ties or whatever,
> but something secure).   That way, as you're withdrawing your old cable,
> you're installing the new one at the same time.
>
> Sounds easy.
>
> It isn't!
>
> Mike
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