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Battery Cable #458987 06/30/21 12:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 44 California DAinSanJose OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP DAinSanJose Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 44 California	What is the correct battery cable gauge for my 1934 Master. I have a 2 gauge now. Would one gauge or zero be better?

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Re: Battery Cable DAinSanJose #458989 06/30/21 12:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000
Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa	Many of us with 6 volt systems are using 2/0 gauge with very satisfying results. I have not had starting issues in the 5 years I have been driving my '37. 2 gauge is marginal for a 6 volt system. I was able to buy pre-made cables of an appropriate length at our local Farm & Fleet. This is the size used by diesel tractors. Rusty VCCA #44680

Re: Battery Cable DAinSanJose #459032 07/01/21 08:22 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 44 California DAinSanJose OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP DAinSanJose Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 44 California	Thanks for the input. I will get 2/0. Frank

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