positive battery harnes engine

[2nd Edge]

when i was installing the tow bar base plate, i had to remove the battery to gain access to a firewall grommet. i discovered the positive battery cable attachment clamp to be rusted and in no way salvageable or able to tighten it. in fact it wiggled and popped off.  in fact i was lucky it had not come undone while driving.

so i priced a new harness...wow over 400. but i didnt need a new harness. so i used a marine clamp on terminal and attached all the bolt on harness wires to it.

 

funny thing is i finally was able to track down the previous owner, she is an elderly lady.  she told me she sold it because of errant electrical issues. I asked about the cable and she told me the ford place wanted over 1200 to replace the cable . she didnt want to spend the money and traded the edge in.

so for less than 20 i fixed it..

maybe in a few weeks i will order the harness and change it out to get the factory battery post connector...but its a hard sell as the only thing corroded beyond use is the terminal end that clamps on the battery

[2nd Edge]

i cut off the locking ring and end and cleaned the rest of the copper real good and drilled a hole for the bolt on the marine terminal and bam we were in business.

will snap a pic later

[omar302]

The battery terminals are available separately. P/N foe the positive is BT4Z-14450-AA and costs ~$13

[2nd Edge]

thanks i figured it had to be easier the one cable is pretty short with terminal

thank you

[IWRBB]

I use these to keep the terminals in good shape.  Lifetime supply.

https://smile.amazon.com/NOCO-B603S-Corrosion-Terminal-Protectors/dp/B004QCBLJC