Battery cables/ gauge of wire for 1963?

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lib - 27 Feb 2007 02:57 GMT

I need to replace both cables on my 63 SB/ no AC. What is the correct gauge
of wire to construct the cables? Thanx- lib

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WayneC - 27 Feb 2007 04:18 GMT

> I need to replace both cables on my 63 SB/ no AC. What is the correct gauge
> of wire to construct the cables? Thanx- lib

Cables are still available from vendors like licorvette.com with the
correct connectors.
I don't know the gauge, but for battery cables, the smaller the gauge
number, the better;
8 gauge or less, preferably 4 gauge, would probably be best.

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'Key - 27 Feb 2007 05:11 GMT

>> I need to replace both cables on my 63 SB/ no AC. What is
>> the correct gauge of wire to construct the cables? Thanx-
>> lib

http://www.licorvette.com/wiring_and_battery__cables.htm

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lib - 28 Feb 2007 02:12 GMT

I am aware that the replacement cables are available from many sources.
However, I don't care for the original "spring ring type" ends. I want to
make up new cables with the ends that squeeze on when the thru-bolt is
tightened down. That is why I am inquiring about the cable gauge. I am not
concerned about "factory correct numbers, etc," as I am rebuilding this back
to a dependable driver, not a museum piece. It was a fun, reliable car when
I put it away, and that's what my goal is when finished. Thanx- lib

>>> I need to replace both cables on my 63 SB/ no AC. What is the correct
>>> gauge of wire to construct the cables? Thanx- lib
>
> http://www.licorvette.com/wiring_and_battery__cables.htm

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PJ - 28 Feb 2007 04:32 GMT

> I am aware that the replacement cables are available from many sources.
> However, I don't care for the original "spring ring type" ends. I want to
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> to a dependable driver, not a museum piece. It was a fun, reliable car when
> I put it away, and that's what my goal is when finished. Thanx- lib

Here's typical starter current:
< http://www.picotech.com/auto/waveforms/cranking_petrol.html >
(add about 20-25% for a 'vette engine.)

Wire size chart:
< http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm >

AWG 2 bare minimum, AWG 0 OK, AWG 2/0 conservative.

Remember, stranded - less fatigue from vibration and is
easier to handle.

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'Key - 28 Feb 2007 04:49 GMT

>I am aware that the replacement cables are available from
>many sources. However, I don't care for the original
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>museum piece. It was a fun, reliable car when I put it
>away, and that's what my goal is when finished. Thanx- lib

well you didn't say that to begin with.
see PJ's responce then..

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>>>> I need to replace both cables on my 63 SB/ no AC. What
>>>> is the correct gauge of wire to construct the cables?
>>>> Thanx- lib
>>
>> http://www.licorvette.com/wiring_and_battery__cables.htm

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JimS - 28 Feb 2007 05:19 GMT

1963 Corvette Shop Manual schematic shows No. 4 cable for positive and No. 4
strap for negative.

> I am aware that the replacement cables are available from many sources.
> However, I don't care for the original "spring ring type" ends. I want to
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> >
> > http://www.licorvette.com/wiring_and_battery__cables.htm

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WayneC - 28 Feb 2007 06:35 GMT

> 1963 Corvette Shop Manual schematic shows No. 4 cable for positive and No. 4
> strap for negative.

"When all else fails, read the book!" Why didn't I think of that?!

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lib - 01 Mar 2007 04:45 GMT

Thanx again for the good info. I appreciate the assistance- lib

>> 1963 Corvette Shop Manual schematic shows No. 4 cable for positive and
>> No. 4
>> strap for negative.
>
> "When all else fails, read the book!" Why didn't I think of that?!

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