Replacing battery cables, question regarding positive terminal

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-20-2014, 10:34 AM

Yeah.... they work, but they're kind of violent... and you never know if you're getting a proper crimp or not.... with the crimper, if the handle closes, you know you're done...

need RX7 · 03-20-2014, 07:52 PM

$70 is still a little hefty (I'm an FC owner, remember

). However, it's probably worth it for a job well done. I'll probably end up buying that one eventually. It's not like I'll need to build the battery cables anytime soon, anyway.

need RX7 · 03-20-2014, 07:58 PM

While we're at it, which products and tools do you recommend for smaller gauge wire crimps?

RETed · 03-20-2014, 08:31 PM

I actually use and own one of those "Deka" hammer crimper for the bigger stuff.
I don't need another huge set of "pliers" just to handle the occasional 8AWG - 2/0AWG crimp here and there.

For the smaller stuff...
If I want nice and tidy, I'll grab my MSD modular crimp pliers with the proper set of jaws.
If I'm lazy, then I'll just grab my set of Channellock crimpers (blue handle).

-Ted

03-20-2014, 10:34 AM	#1
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03-20-2014, 07:52 PM	#2
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	$70 is still a little hefty (I'm an FC owner, remember ). However, it's probably worth it for a job well done. I'll probably end up buying that one eventually. It's not like I'll need to build the battery cables anytime soon, anyway. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

03-20-2014, 07:58 PM	#3
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	While we're at it, which products and tools do you recommend for smaller gauge wire crimps? __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

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