Crack in battery terminal cable - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

q0987 · 11-27-2012, 07:25 PM

Hello all,

I found crack in both battery terminal cables.

Is there an easy fix without replacing the whole cable?

Thank you

Jeff K · 11-27-2012, 07:47 PM

No. Replace the entire cable. I suggest NOT using one of those $2.99 replacement cable ends where you strip back the insulation on the cable end, stick it in the new cable end and tighten the 2 screws to clamp the cable in. There are much more expensive cable end replacements that work well (car audio installation places often use them), but they may cost more than a new cable.

Blkfordtaurusman · 11-27-2012, 08:27 PM

I would also suggest new cables of 4 or 0/1 gauge with regular solid metal clamps prefrerably gold plated with a cover. If you go to either Auto zone or O'reillys one of the kids will happily install it for you if they are not busy. Tip them generously tho. The factory cables barely get the job done. It doesn't take a genius when you look at your OEM 10 gauge battery charging cable from the fuse box to know that Ford was stingy. My main cables are all 0/1 gauge now.

behlinla · 11-27-2012, 08:33 PM

I agree with Jeff. You want to avoid the two bolt clamps like this:

sheila · 11-27-2012, 08:51 PM

What's that jizz on the post and cable end? Grease or acid?

Breeves002 · 11-27-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sheila

What's that jizz on the post and cable end? Grease or acid?

Sheila....Really? Jizz? How old are we now

behlinla · 11-27-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheila

What's that jizz on the post and cable end? Grease or acid?

It looks like someone lubed it all up with Vaseline.

sheila · 11-27-2012, 08:56 PM

62........

Breeves002 · 11-27-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sheila

62........

I knew that, it was SARCASTIC. That's what the wink was for. Behlinla here as serious as usual

- Mr "Looks like it was greased up with some compound used for lubrication, didn't you know that petroleum jelly is great for... blah blah blah"

I'm sorry guys I'm just pulling your legs! I actually value behlinla's very thorough explanations and wouldn't be here with out him! I also could't live without your hilarious comments sheila

Sorry OP for acting immature. Seems like your question was answered though.

behlinla · 11-27-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Breeves002

Behlinla here as serious as ever!

Most of my LOLing stays on this side of cyberspace.

11-27-2012, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
q0987 Member Member Number: 48633 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2000 Taurus SE V6 3.0 Liter 12Valve OHV Vulcan engine Visit: My Garage Posts: 449 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Crack in battery terminal cable Hello all, I found crack in both battery terminal cables. Is there an easy fix without replacing the whole cable? Thank you Attached Thumbnails

11-27-2012, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jeff K Technical Advisor Member Number: 11378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,025 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 14	No. Replace the entire cable. I suggest NOT using one of those $2.99 replacement cable ends where you strip back the insulation on the cable end, stick it in the new cable end and tighten the 2 screws to clamp the cable in. There are much more expensive cable end replacements that work well (car audio installation places often use them), but they may cost more than a new cable. __________________ 05 Taurus SEL Duratec - my daily driver 04 Taurus SES Duratec - wifes car 95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter car Toy #1 - 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner) - LOTS of mods Toy #2 - 88 Tbird Turbo Coupe - LOTS of mods 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized

11-27-2012, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blkfordtaurusman Senior Member Member Number: 36955 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Il Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2004 Black Taurus w/ Tan Int. 3.0 Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 757 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	I would also suggest new cables of 4 or 0/1 gauge with regular solid metal clamps prefrerably gold plated with a cover. If you go to either Auto zone or O'reillys one of the kids will happily install it for you if they are not busy. Tip them generously tho. The factory cables barely get the job done. It doesn't take a genius when you look at your OEM 10 gauge battery charging cable from the fuse box to know that Ford was stingy. My main cables are all 0/1 gauge now. __________________ 1989 Ford Escort (RIP) 1988 Ford Taurus GL(RIP) 1995 Ford Taurus GL(RIP) 1993 Ford Taurus LX(RIP) 2004 Ford Taurus SES [Current ride]

11-27-2012, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,649 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	I agree with Jeff. You want to avoid the two bolt clamps like this:

11-27-2012, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 8,816 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 21	What's that jizz on the post and cable end? Grease or acid?

11-27-2012, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 8,816 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 21	62........

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