 T57
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Loc: NE Ill.
Reg: 01-07-06
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12-03-18 07:15 PM - Post#2753257
Hi all, was wondering what the best way is to route the pos. cable when the battery is mounted in the trunk.
I have two fuel lines running on the inside of the pass. side frame rail,which leaves little room there.
The only thing on the outside of the pass. side frame rail is the brake line and leaves a little room there.Do any of you fine people see any reason not to run it on the outside of the pass. frame rail? Or if you know of a better idea I would very much appreciate it.
Thanx in advance..."T"...
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HotRodg57
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12-04-18 02:36 PM - Post#2753360
In response to T57
Mine is run on the outside of frame rails, alond with the brake lines. 
Rodger 
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T57
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12-04-18 03:24 PM - Post#2753364
In response to HotRodg57
Thanx for the reply Rodger.
That is what I will do then.
I really appreciate the info!
Thanx..."T"...
Edited by T57 on 12-04-18 03:24 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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5Larry7
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12-05-18 03:11 PM - Post#2753513
In response to HotRodg57
Mine is run on the outside of frame rails, alond with the brake lines.
Rodger
X2. I also put extra insulation wherever I thought there might be a chance of chaffing. I ran the ground wire to the frame but then you must also run a ground wire from the engine to the frame as well as from the car body. You can not have too many ground wires. In 14 years of using my car with the trunk mounted battery I have had zero problems.
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T57
"11th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 181
Loc: NE Ill.
Reg: 01-07-06
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12-05-18 06:40 PM - Post#2753534
In response to 5Larry7
Thanx for the input Larry.
I like the extra insulation idea. The grounding I totally believe in,you can't have too much.
Thanx again guy's I appreciate the help...
.."T"...
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TR56210
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Reg: 10-28-18
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12-05-18 07:35 PM - Post#2753538
In response to T57
I did outside frame for positive cable. Then after buying new wire harness, they strongly suggested running negative cable to starter mounting bolt. While there, run together, I didn’t the first time, just a suggestion.
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HYPR
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Reg: 07-19-01
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12-10-18 03:13 AM - Post#2754036
In response to T57
Using 1/0 gauge Audio grade wire I ran mine through a grommet then along the outside of the frame rail secured with frame with Made for You T clamps secured to the frame using Rivnuts. I also ran the same gauge ground with both terminating in the engine bay. The ground to the frame then using a flat grounding strap to the block. The positive to a remote solenoid. Over 10 years of no problems. BTW, I have a trunk mounted shut off switch.
Bob
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T57
"11th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 181
Loc: NE Ill.
Reg: 01-07-06
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12-10-18 03:41 PM - Post#2754089
In response to HYPR
Thanx folks for all the input.As always,good information.
Thanx..."T"...
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CharlieC
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Loc: Flower Mound, TX,
Reg: 03-27-02
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12-10-18 10:50 PM - Post#2754127
In response to T57
My battery cables, fuel line, air lines and wiring for the Shockwave sensors are inside/within the frame itself. Little bit of work to do it, but well worth the effort.
Charlie
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