Our 1973 tii needs a battery belt!

[Round 73]

 

 

Hi! Our 1973 tii needs a battery belt. I'm nervous to buy this as Pelican Parts states that it can't confirm that it will fit...but I hope someone here can!

 

Thanks a bunch,

Lili

 

 

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[coloincaalpine RIP 2021]

That is the correct ground strap for an '02 all years.

[SydneyTii]

Or you could make one with good quality battery cable and the correct lugs, at least it wouldn't corrode over time.

['76mintgrün'02]

5 minutes ago, SydneyTii said:

you could make one with good quality battery cable and the correct lugs, at least it wouldn't corrode over time.

 

okay, but just to clarify, these are not the correct lugs.  They do corrode over time and that thin little strap that's supposed to clamp the cable does not make a good connection.

 

 

 

The BMW positive cable is nice too.  They want BMW prices for them though.  You can also measure and go to an auto parts store and purchase generic cables.  I think you're better off buying cables with an integrated lug, than attempting to get a good connection there yourself.

 

There is something charming about those braided straps.  They used to come with some sort of silver colored plating on top of the copper (nickel?), but apparently they've stopped doing that.  I shot a little oil into mine when I installed it and it looks the same as it did nine years ago.

 

Just for grins, these are the cables that came on my car.

These are the BMW replacements (back when parts were a little cheaper... and I was less so).

 

I did flip the bolt arrangement over on the positive side, to gain more clearance to the body metal.

 

Tom

[tech71]

Shiny! 

 These battery lugs are much better than the cheapos but cost like $15 ea. A good  choice for custom cables if you are not in to soldering.

 

Round 73 that looks  like the right negative strap to me and the PN is correct. A good choice.

 

Edited September 27, 2020 by tech71

[Round 73]

Ok, so it turns out that it will NOT fit.  Our mechanic advises us to fabricate one, as you have suggested.

 So...can someone list the parts I'll need? Thanks!!

[tech71]

What?? Why exactly wont it fit? The only reason I can think of would be its length and it should be long enough.

As far as a list goes... what exactly is this "mechanic" doing??

Black, negative battery cables can be purchased in many lengths and thicknesses from any auto parts store. Most can make them to any length you require.

No point in guessing anymore.. need pics.

Edited September 29, 2020 by tech71

[Glen Karr]

Sounds like they have the wrong battery in the car.  No problem with a 26R.

Glen