Thread: How can I get my '32 Ford to hook up better???

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Not sure if I've posted this before.

Battery box made from 1" x 2" rectangular tubing.

It works well in this location.
I use an Optima nowaday, but the original battery was a DieHard.
Since it's cool under the body - as compared to the engine compt. - I only had to add water twice in about a 4 year period.

Cables are no problem.
There are insulated bulkhead fittings available - Speedway for one - and you can combine standard length battery cables to get to the solenoid/starter.

Cable from battery to master disconnect switch, cable from switch to supply panel/Ford solenoid under the seat, cable from Ford solenoid to GM solenoid at the starter.
Works well . . . use the large #1 cable.

Same deal for the ground cable, ground it several places on the frame and especially ground the engine to the frame.