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1 Dollar

01-27-2008 11:14:49

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Well the 1952 M that I posted about a little over a week ago now runs. We got the wiring on there enough to get ignition power and a kill switch. Hit that 6V starter and at about 11 degrees at 10:40 PM, it started. Ran pretty well too. Now I've got to let it sit a few days to see if any antifreeze gets in the oil pan.

Next series of questions;

I need new battery cables and I really don't like the TSC ones. I would like to make my own out of 0 gauge wire, but I really don't know where to go about getting good supplies and also how to get good, solid connections on the soldered (or crimped?) ends. Anybody want to try to explain it?

Now that it runs it makes it feel like I got a better deal on this thing.

Thanks again

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NE NEB FARMALL

01-27-2008 17:58:27

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

I have made alot of battery cables. I usually go to Bomgaars (local farm store) and buy either #4 or #2 welding ground wire. I then buy the lug ends to match and solder, I prefer regular solder not the acid solder. When I get home I cut them to length and the measure back 3/4 the depth of the ends and strip off the covering with a utility knife. I then place the lug end in a vice and use a oxy/ace or butane torch to heat the lug end. I start placing in solder till it is about full. Dont get too much heat or you will melt the lug end. While the solder is still liquid push the cable in as far as possible, remove the heat and let in cool. I then use electrical tape to tape over the lug end and the wire. We use these on our electric vehicle we race and dont have any problems.

Good Luck!!

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HENRY E NC

01-27-2008 20:24:19

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to NE NEB FARMALL, 01-27-2008 17:58:27

I made my 00 cables in just a few minutes. Do as suggested, heat the ends and fill them with solder and shove the cable in. Be sure not to over trim the cable but put as much as possible into the end. Henry. PS you young men are just super!!! I wish I would have had the mechanical ambitions that early in life.

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1 Dollar

01-27-2008 19:36:22

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to NE NEB FARMALL, 01-27-2008 17:58:27

There we go! Thats what I was looking for. I like to do my own things but I'm usually lacking in the knowlegde more than the ability. I'll try this on a small piece and if I fail, I guess I just go spend a little more at NAPA.

Thanks to everybody else too, I'm just a do-it-yourself cheap kinda guy. I'd rather spend the money on a supplied air system that I will eventually NEED$$$:(

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El Toro

01-27-2008 13:48:35

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

I would use the 00 cable cables as Bill did. Heavy welding cables make good battery cables too.
Solder all the (lugs) spades too. I don't like the crimp on. Hal

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William Stubbs

01-27-2008 12:34:28

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

I am working on a '47 Farmall H and I just had new cables made up. I measured the existing ones and took a sketch of the 3 cables to my local NAPA store. They made the cables out of 00 ga wire. I pointed out to the youngster that the diameters of the battery posts are different and to be sure to get the right ID with the right length. Also, they used shrink wrap to seal the connection between the lug and the copper wire. So far so good. I am not real happy about the slow cranking speed but hope this is due to new rings being stiff. We plan to check the ampere draw and check it against the xpec if I can find it.
Best Regards,
Bill Stubbs

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Red Mist

01-27-2008 17:15:34

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to William Stubbs, 01-27-2008 12:34:28

William: I am glad that worked out for you. I am usually very high on NAPA stores, but the NAPA store in Cullman, Alabama did a lousey job making up mine. No shrink wrap (he said they didn't have any), both battery terminals the size for the negative post (had to stretch it to get it on the positive post), and $86 for two 00 cables for my Super H. I'll never darken his door again. "Get me once; shame on you. Get me twice; shame on me." I still deal with other NAPA stores, though. mike durhan

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Dave_Id

01-27-2008 11:45:11

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

My local Case/IH dealer made them for me. I used 00. I had about a two foot run on my MH Senior, I wanted to make sure.

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gene bender

01-27-2008 11:44:00

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

Any AUTO PARTS store should be able to get them. The flat braided ones can work for the pos ground if you can find them. Check the welding supply as they should have the soldered ends.

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ihc49er#2

01-27-2008 11:38:31

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

i agree with 1 dollar make your own. napa just seems to sell those thin cables not a good idea for 6v.

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Andy Motteberg

01-27-2008 11:45:42

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to ihc49er#2, 01-27-2008 11:38:31

NAPA does not only sell thin cables, the 4 & 6 gauge are for cars and the 1 or 2 gage are for tractors.

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Yugrotcart

01-27-2008 11:37:22

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

Go to a heavy truck or heavy equipment repair business. They will make up whatever you need for cables. I paid about $50 for all 3 for my W6.

Paul

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Kristof

01-27-2008 11:35:20

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

Good Job!
You can contact Marshall about Cables, or any other parts. Good guy really.

Kind Regards

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Andy Motteberg

01-27-2008 11:28:19

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Re: It's a Running Tractor Now in reply to 1 Dollar, 01-27-2008 11:14:49

Glad to hear you got it running!

You can go to NAPA Auto Parts to get new good battery cables.

Andy.

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