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enskpo
Explorer
Jan 27, 2020

Not enough space for lugs on post of battery isolator

I'm replacing the cole hersee battery isolating solenoid because it's been working intermittently. The replacement is the exact part except the studs are about 1/8 shorter, and I can't fit all three o...
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4aSong
Explorer
Jan 27, 2020
BFL13 wrote:
What I would do is just get a short #1AWG and bolt (really tight!)all four lugs together, then put the #1's other lug on the solenoid. Wrap the bolt and four lugs in tape for insulation.

Of course everyone will be appalled and want you to spend the $130 :)


Great recommendation. I have done this and it works great but over time encountered a bit of corrosion where the wires are grouped together. Still a good solution.

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