Gary Lewis Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 This is closer to it. The isolator I am using is a 'smart' one that only connects the batteries when the main battery is above 13.2v and disconnects them when it drops below 12.7v. Again, not saying it's an ideal system for everyone and every situation though. It just satisfies what I want regarding unmodified factory wiring, easy/clean reverting back to stock, and easy elimination of non-core functions if needed. Yep, me too. And while I know you remember it, Scott, there's the forced-parallel switch that allows you to temporarily parallel the batteries if you have the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 This is closer to it. The isolator I am using is a 'smart' one that only connects the batteries when the main battery is above 13.2v and disconnects them when it drops below 12.7v. Again, not saying it's an ideal system for everyone and every situation though. It just satisfies what I want regarding unmodified factory wiring, easy/clean reverting back to stock, and easy elimination of non-core functions if needed. Yep, me too. And while I know you remember it, Scott, there's the forced-parallel switch that allows you to temporarily parallel the batteries if you have the need. And thanks again for recommending this specific isolator Gary - really fits the bill. Mine should be arriving any day now. Since it's related to the topic, I picked up a set of RFDB1 (Rockford Fosgate) battery terminals to try and make the battery hookup easier/cleaner. I really like my current Monster Cable ones that have a bolt to attach the cable end terminal so they will get moved to Chanute. On the RF's the battery cable slides in and a set screw tightens it down so will have to see how well that works but the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. They were delivered today and are definitely solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 It's odd that your block-frame-battery ground cable is undersized, Gary. It's a circuit, and electrons have to flow all the way around the loop. While the starter is probably the largest draw of most vehicles, it is only used intermittently, so even a heavy draw won't cause the cable to overheat (if it is properly sized for the amperage) something like a winch is much more taxing. IMO, there's no such thing as to large or too many grounds. When I did my 3G swap Ryan's kit included 2/0 cable to make up the links between alt -fuse and fuse-battery, so I picked up a 2/0 ground at the truck supply. Intended for electric/hydraulic plow trucks that are always blasting the heater and have (had!) lots of auxiliary incandescent lighting. 1/0 seems more than ample for most any purpose. My bricknose had braided straps, both firewall to intake and cab sill pinch weld to cab mount frame 'ear' beneath the drivers feet, circumventing the rubber isolators. Maybe I can get a pic in daylight. Still getting this new temporary phone to where I like it.... Started making the cables the other day. The magna lugs with the 16ton crimper come out really nice. My issue is with the PMGR starter battery terminal. It is located close enough to the solenoid terminal that the magnalugs are too wide. Really, anything I find for 1/0 is too wide. The smallest QuickCables offers is .73 for 1/0. I need something in the 5/8 width range so that I can then have something in the 3/8 range for the solenoid (#10 wire) terminal. Does such a ring exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Started making the cables the other day. The magna lugs with the 16ton crimper come out really nice. My issue is with the PMGR starter battery terminal. It is located close enough to the solenoid terminal that the magnalugs are too wide. Really, anything I find for 1/0 is too wide. The smallest QuickCables offers is .73 for 1/0. I need something in the 5/8 width range so that I can then have something in the 3/8 range for the solenoid (#10 wire) terminal. Does such a ring exist? I'm sorry, I don't have an answer. I reused my starter cable (that had just been replaced because of my ongoing starter woes) 3/8" seems kind of wide for 10Ga. Again, I used the eylet pigtail that came with the starter. It had a yellow marine shrink insulated butt splice already attached. The only cables I ended up making were alternator to fuse and fuse to lug. I got the solder pellet lugs and red shrink tube from RJM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Started making the cables the other day. The magna lugs with the 16ton crimper come out really nice. My issue is with the PMGR starter battery terminal. It is located close enough to the solenoid terminal that the magnalugs are too wide. Really, anything I find for 1/0 is too wide. The smallest QuickCables offers is .73 for 1/0. I need something in the 5/8 width range so that I can then have something in the 3/8 range for the solenoid (#10 wire) terminal. Does such a ring exist? I don't have an answer either. Haven't gotten that far on Big Blue, and heretofore I've used the cable that was on it, but do plan to put new ones on that I make. So hope you solve this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 I'm sorry, I don't have an answer. I reused my starter cable (that had just been replaced because of my ongoing starter woes) 3/8" seems kind of wide for 10Ga. Again, I used the eylet pigtail that came with the starter. It had a yellow marine shrink insulated butt splice already attached. The only cables I ended up making were alternator to fuse and fuse to lug. I got the solder pellet lugs and red shrink tube from RJM. Thanks guys. 3/8 was the measurement of the ring from the jumper wire I picked up at the same time that I ordered the starter (wasn't sure if I wasn't going to keep the factory wiring setup or not). That measurement may be a little wider than the ring but I want to give myself some room for the rubber covers. The instructions that come with the starter list a few gauges depending upon length and 1/0 is one of them so seems like there is a solution out there. Waiting on a call back from them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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