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V8-250 Saloon: Starter Motor Cable

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classiclife
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V8-250 Saloon: Starter Motor Cable

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Hello.

I need to replace and make a starter motor cable for my V8-250 saloon, running from the solenoid to the starter.

Will 110amp 16mm2 copper highflex cable be sufficient or should I look at a higher amp capacity, perhaps 170amp rating ??

Any advice, gratefully received.

Thank you.

Richard.
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
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Re: V8-250 Saloon: Starter Motor Cable

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Hi Richard
16mm2 is the correct size, I would use crimp connectors, You can make your own using a nut with a hole a bit smaller than the diameter of the lug, cut it in half, it may need a bit of filing then put the two halves of the nut around the lug in a big vice and compress.
This will give a very neat finish and saves the cost of a large crimp tool.
It is important to get the correct size lug for the 16mm2 flexible cable.

Regards Chris

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Re: V8-250 Saloon: Starter Motor Cable

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Hello Chris,

That is very useful info, along with a free tip thrown-in !!

Brilliant.

Many thanks for posting and much appreciated.

Regards.

Richard.
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
DLOC East Sussex Branch Secretary
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Re: V8-250 Saloon: Starter Motor Cable

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Hi Richard
Glad to help, Hope to see you at Filching Manor.
Chris

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Re: V8-250 Saloon: Starter Motor Cable

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Thanks Chris and yes, hope to catch-up there; have 15x pencilled in at the moment.
Best wishes.
Richard.
1968 Daimler V8-250 Saloon
DLOC East Sussex Branch Secretary
DLOC 2.5L V8 & V8-250 Registrar - https://www.dloc.org.uk/v8-250
DLOC 2024 International Rally - https://www.dloc.org.uk/rally-2024

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