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07-26-2010, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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Battery Cables
I have a 1994 E-Z-GO Marathon. One of the connectors on the end of the cables is corroding. I'm sure everyone has had this happen. You can't even see the metal, just a white/green foam, for lack of a better word. I was just wondering where I can buy 6 gauge cables locally, I live in Scottsdale Arizona. Are they available at AutoZone or Checker? Thanks much !
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07-26-2010, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Battery Cables
You are better off not using the cables that you would buy at the auto parts store for a couple of reasons;
1) the hole in the cable ends is too large. 2) the wire strand count is too low. Your best bet is to look at the sponsors page and call one of them. The ones I have dealt with have reasonable prices and good customer service to get you the right parts the first time. |
07-26-2010, 02:52 PM | #3 | |
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07-26-2010, 03:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: Battery Cables
I second Pat's advice...
Also plan on saving up for a complete set of cables.. Your cart is pushing 18 years old, if one cable has corrosion, most of the others probably will too.. The cables internal resistance also increases with age, this affects performance.. |
07-26-2010, 03:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Battery Cables
Yeah. One day I will do that. Fortunately, I bought it with fairly new batteries and all but this one cable are great; shiny. Thanks!
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07-26-2010, 03:11 PM | #6 |
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Re: Battery Cables
Cool!!
Just make a habit of feeling the main power cables after a hard run.. If you find one that is noticeably warmer than the rest, plan on replacing it soon before a meltdown occurs and causes some really expensive repairs... Most of all, have fun with it and be careful... |
07-26-2010, 03:14 PM | #7 | |
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07-26-2010, 03:24 PM | #8 |
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Re: Battery Cables
When you stomp the pedal from a dead stop, those cables are having to handle 250-300 amps of current thru them.. Any resistance, whether from corrosion or dirty/loose connections can generate massive amounts of heat in the cable or terminals, enough heat to start a fire in some cases..
I've seen too many older sparky carts that had the cables replaced piecemeal over the years, that either died from an electrical fire under the seat or just refused to run at all.. Just keep a close eye on stuff and you'll be OK.. |
07-26-2010, 03:29 PM | #9 | |
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07-26-2010, 03:39 PM | #10 | |
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To find a TXT in the price range you're looking at, search Craigslist.. Anything for 2K or less is probably gonna need a set of batteries soon, or other repairs.. |
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