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Old 02-18-2016, 03:33 PM   #1
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Battery cable lugs

I just upgraded to a Pd4655 converter/charger and 2 Trojan 105.
My battery cable auto style connectors won't fit around the high profile post.
I would like to change the ends to enclosed eyelet. What size eyelet should I buy? I couldn't tell looking at the cable at the battery box what size the gauge is. I have 2014 FC/FB. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Old 02-18-2016, 06:05 PM   #2
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The newer battery cables are 6 gauge.

The battery lugs need to fit over a 3/8 inch post.

Dress off the conversion to lugs from wrap-around lead terminals with some shrink wrap. It will finish the fob with a professional look.
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Use marine service shrink tubing with the glue inside, and run them far onto the lugs to help seal out battery acid from the cable.


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Thank you for the advice.
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