70sWagoneers 16 Posted January 11 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friartuck 100 Posted January 11 Maybe profile the terminal and post for a better fit: https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/battery/3-way-battery-tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curti 453 Posted January 11 Contact Rhode Island Wire Works. They have what you need. Google it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloo 555 Posted January 11 Yeah I'd go after it with a terminal scraper. Might be slow. Looks like a brass terminal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Bruce aka First Born 2,356 Posted January 11 Did you try turning the terminal over? Ben 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
54vicky 20 Posted January 13 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloo 555 Posted January 14 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70sWagoneers 16 Posted January 14 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70sWagoneers 16 Posted February 9 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
