I'm planning on replacing the battery cables (and clamps) on my 1980 300D. Is there a certain "gauge" I need, or any specific kind of cables that are required? Can anyone recommend a certain brand or place to get the cables from? Is there anything wrong with just going to an AutoZone and getting AC Delco cables or whatever brand they carry?
I've got some bad corrosion going on, particularly on the negative side. I have a new battery that is just a couple of months old, and I didn't use the car for a couple of days, and yesterday it didn't have enough power to start. I had all of the electrical systems checked when the battery was replaced, and everything was ok. The previous battery was not even a year old and the same thing happened, so I'm just trying to do anything I can. I know that corrosion can prevent the battery from being recharged by the charging system, so I'm hoping the cables are the problem.......
I've got some bad corrosion going on, particularly on the negative side. I have a new battery that is just a couple of months old, and I didn't use the car for a couple of days, and yesterday it didn't have enough power to start. I had all of the electrical systems checked when the battery was replaced, and everything was ok. The previous battery was not even a year old and the same thing happened, so I'm just trying to do anything I can. I know that corrosion can prevent the battery from being recharged by the charging system, so I'm hoping the cables are the problem.......