Replace cables

ranger48 · 03-02-2008, 10:33 AM

I would like to replace all the battery and motor cables to 4 gage can anyone tell me the lengths for all the cables for a ezgo 1991 marathon thank you

scottyb · 03-02-2008, 10:42 AM

One proven method is to remove the cables one at a time and make the replacement. This way there is no chance to mis-wire the cart and easy to get the proper lenght for each one. Also before you take one off evaluate the route and lenght of the cable....you may want to customize alittle....hope this helps

evcomp · 03-05-2008, 02:44 PM

Any idea of what the total length would be to buy the cable in bulk and then cut as you are making the individual pieces? Also, where did you guys find the soldering links and 4 gauge wire? Home Depot, Auto Parts Store? Will be replacing mine also and wanted a good place to buy locally.

kyle.malone · 03-05-2008, 06:15 PM

NAPA auto parts will sell 4 gauge cable in bulk. I replaced my cabling on my 92 Marathon and customized the wiring and bought 25 feet of cable and had some left over. The price was about 2.69 a foot if memory serves me right. they also havethe ends that can be crimpped on or soldered on.

scottyb · 03-05-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle.malone

NAPA auto parts will sell 4 gauge cable in bulk. I replaced my cabling on my 92 Marathon and customized the wiring and bought 25 feet of cable and had some left over. The price was about 2.69 a foot if memory serves me right. they also havethe ends that can be crimpped on or soldered on.

Or...alot of us used welding cable available at a v. gd. hardware store or electrical supply house or on line. You can make an estimate of the lenghts you will need like 6 pcs. 21" and 3pcs 30" add it all up and add another 10% for rerouting preferences etc. I think I used about 20 Ft. for the Melex (ezgo) but, don't quote me or go buy 20 ft. count your footage & 2 ends per cable . crimp/crimper or solder and flux - good luck!

www3rd · 03-15-2008, 04:28 PM

info#2 works better takes about 23 or 24 feet on 95 up ex-go I build these sets for all my carts if interested send me a PM I use orange with green ground also use crimp connector lugs #2by 5/16
I built a set of crimpers works well ends wont come off

napalaz · 03-15-2008, 04:51 PM

They also have the compresion type lugs they r a little $$$$$$$$$ but work great

scottyb · 03-16-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by www3rd

info#2 works better takes about 23 or 24 feet on 95 up ex-go I build these sets for all my carts if interested send me a PM I use orange with green ground also use crimp connector lugs #2by 5/16
I built a set of crimpers works well ends wont come off

WELCOME
SHOW US SOME PICS OF YOUR HOMEMADE CRIMPER AND CABLES.....

www3rd · 03-16-2008, 02:22 PM

I will take some soon I need to clean my cart it is so dirty from mud you cant tell what is what it is the only one that I have all # 2s on right now I have not built any in a while as far as the crimpers I am trying to decide if I want to let this out a good set of crimpers for this size wire is around 300 mine I have about 40 in they work fine with little effort

scottyb · 03-19-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by www3rd

I will take some soon I need to clean my cart it is so dirty from mud you cant tell what is what it is the only one that I have all # 2s on right now I have not built any in a while as far as the crimpers I am trying to decide if I want to let this out a good set of crimpers for this size wire is around 300 mine I have about 40 in they work fine with little effort

whatever.....

03-02-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
ranger48 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Replace cables I would like to replace all the battery and motor cables to 4 gage can anyone tell me the lengths for all the cables for a ezgo 1991 marathon thank you
ranger48 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2

03-05-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
evcomp Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Replace cables Any idea of what the total length would be to buy the cable in bulk and then cut as you are making the individual pieces? Also, where did you guys find the soldering links and 4 gauge wire? Home Depot, Auto Parts Store? Will be replacing mine also and wanted a good place to buy locally.
evcomp Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1

03-05-2008, 06:15 PM	#4
kyle.malone Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19	Re: Replace cables NAPA auto parts will sell 4 gauge cable in bulk. I replaced my cabling on my 92 Marathon and customized the wiring and bought 25 feet of cable and had some left over. The price was about 2.69 a foot if memory serves me right. they also havethe ends that can be crimpped on or soldered on.
kyle.malone Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19

03-15-2008, 04:28 PM	#6
www3rd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	Re: Replace cables info#2 works better takes about 23 or 24 feet on 95 up ex-go I build these sets for all my carts if interested send me a PM I use orange with green ground also use crimp connector lugs #2by 5/16 I built a set of crimpers works well ends wont come off Last edited by www3rd; 03-15-2008 at 06:27 PM. Reason: info
www3rd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11

03-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#7
napalaz Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 346	Re: Replace cables They also have the compresion type lugs they r a little $$$$$$$$$ but work great
napalaz Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 346

03-02-2008, 10:42 AM	#2
scottyb lug nutz Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,979	Re: Replace cables One proven method is to remove the cables one at a time and make the replacement. This way there is no chance to mis-wire the cart and easy to get the proper lenght for each one. Also before you take one off evaluate the route and lenght of the cable....you may want to customize alittle....hope this helps

03-16-2008, 02:22 PM	#9
www3rd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	Re: Replace cables I will take some soon I need to clean my cart it is so dirty from mud you cant tell what is what it is the only one that I have all # 2s on right now I have not built any in a while as far as the crimpers I am trying to decide if I want to let this out a good set of crimpers for this size wire is around 300 mine I have about 40 in they work fine with little effort
www3rd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Had dealer replace brushes	Electric EZGO
Where to get better battery cables	Electric EZGO
Replace the primary sliding sheave on G2A Yamaha gas golf cars?	Gas Yamaha
Replace clutch 2002 gas txt	Gas EZGO
TXT Shifter Cables	Gas EZGO