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By 55charliebird - 6 Years Ago
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I read another article about cables. For 6 volt starters you need 0 or 00 size cables. Is that correct? I have suspected my new batt. cables (size 4) and my jumper cables as being the culprits. Cant buy 00 or 0 at auto parts stores. Your thoughts please.
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By Lou - 6 Years Ago
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http://www.classictbird.com/Charging-Starter/products/44/3/0
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By miker - 6 Years Ago
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Easiest way is like Lou showed, reproduction parts. The other way is to go to a welding shop and buy the appropriate size welding cable. Then solder or crimp the right ends on. If you don’t have the necessary tools, I’d go the repro route.
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By oldcarmark - 6 Years Ago
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Check out Rock Auto. Cables are listed for 55 and they are not the same as listed for 57 (12 Volt) so I would assume they are heavier Gauge for the 6 Volt System.
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By Tedster - 6 Years Ago
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If there's a Tractor Supply near you they can probably make up what you need for a good price. Many online sellers as well. Many people suggest 00 or "double ought" for 6 volt systems.
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By bergmanj - 6 Years Ago
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From 45+ years of work in the electrical/electronics (now retired): The larger the wire size, the more "oompf" available to the starter; so, 00 (2/0) is better than 0 (1/0) is better than 1 is better than 2 is better than 3 is better than 4, etc. And shortest is best of any given gauge size wire. Go with shortest and biggest wire available/affordable that will "form/fit/function" for the application.
Regards, JLB
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