70sWagoneers Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I ordered 2/0 cable and a straight post clamp type battery terminal for my 6v Buick. First, the clamp says 3/0 but i went ahaead and soldered it. But then it actually seems to be the smaller neg terminal size, even though it has a "P" on it. Even after spreading the opening its still too small, but it would fit the neg great. Do you agree and/or am I crazy? Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Maybe profile the terminal and post for a better fit: https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/battery/3-way-battery-tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Contact Rhode Island Wire Works. They have what you need. Google it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Yeah I'd go after it with a terminal scraper. Might be slow. Looks like a brass terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Did you try turning the terminal over? Ben 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54vicky Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 be gentle as they break if forced apart not truly brass more of mish mash of metals.I am sure they are from the far east.the tip about Rhode Island is good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I'll bet it's brass. 70sWagoneers says he soldered it (good plan IMHO). That doesn't work with the mystery metal. Assuming the terminal is on right side up (sure looks like it to me), get a terminal cleaner like one of these and go after it slowly and carefully. Note the actual blades on these, as opposed to the commonly seen wire brush. Just hog it out enough to barely fit down level with the top of the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sWagoneers Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 It was from Rhode Island Wire. So I actually just went to Napa and got a correct size 2/0 that fits right, looks better,and cheaper. Thanks everyone James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sWagoneers Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 So I finally solved my starter woes. Now Ive got new 2/0 soldered positive cable, new mesh type ground strap, new armature and field coils in starter, new Optima battery and an auxilliary ground cable that goes directly from starter to ground strap on battery. I fixed a few problems, but believe my battery was going bad as the main culprit. But the ground from starter to battery made a significant difference too. But this is on top of me welding nuts into the frame as my ground attachment points. So she starts so good now. Thanks everyone, on to the next thing James 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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