Need M38 Battery Cable Length

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Need M38 Battery Cable Length

Post by dpcd67 » Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:39 pm

I note that all the parts vendors want what I consider an exorbitant price for a set of new M38 battery cables. They would be easy to make, if I knew the lengths.
Can anyone provide them? Thanks.
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Re: Need M38 Battery Cable Length

Post by Ken Perkins » Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:24 am

its in your ORD 7.....section 0612....pg 42-43.... :o


battery to ground 16"
battery to battery 30"
battery to starter 18"
all #2 cable
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Re: Need M38 Battery Cable Length

Post by dpcd67 » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:11 am

Thank you so much. I only have a 9 SNL and it didn't give the lengths.
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Re: Need M38 Battery Cable Length

Post by BCA » Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:45 pm

After you have found the correct cable, found the correct terminals, bought the correct shrink tube (not the usual black stuff), found the extra large aluminum tags and acquired the crimper I think you'll appreciate the nice repro cables that some dealers are offering! .... Brian

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Re: Need M38 Battery Cable Length

Post by dpcd67 » Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:51 pm

Nope; still highway robbery.
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