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Title: 64 1/2 Positive Battery Cable Changeover
Post by: FXguy on January 21, 2021, 02:50:50 PM

The 64 1/2 Electrical Assembly Manual shows that there was a revision to the factory installed battery cable from C4ZF-14300-B to C4ZF-14300-C on 4/18/64.  I have a C4ZF-14300-B, but I have been unable to find even a picture of a C4ZF-14300-C.  Curious if someone has a pic of one they could post here.

TIA

-Scott

Title: Re: 64 1/2 Positive Battery Cable Changeover
Post by: FXguy on January 21, 2021, 05:30:09 PM

I fixed the typo above.  I am looking for a  picture of a C4ZF-14300-C.

Title: Re: 64 1/2 Positive Battery Cable Changeover
Post by: midnite cruiser on February 18, 2021, 01:00:18 PM

Can't verify if this is the exact cable. But I have reason to believe it is original. Others please comment

Title: Re: 64 1/2 Positive Battery Cable Changeover
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 18, 2021, 01:07:30 PM

Quote from: midnite cruiser on February 18, 2021, 01:00:18 PM

Can't verify if this is the exact cable. But I have reason to believe it is original. Others please comment

It looks too thick of gauge of wire and the terminal end opposite the battery end covering is wrong. Evidence points to most everything else in the picture to have been altered so it would be no surprise if the the cable was too.

Title: Re: 64 1/2 Positive Battery Cable Changeover
Post by: jwc66k on February 18, 2021, 04:28:51 PM

Quote from: midnite cruiser on February 18, 2021, 01:00:18 PM

Can't verify if this is the exact cable. But I have reason to believe it is original. Others please comment

The visible crimp at the solenoid is wrong, and it should not be visible, as in covered (not painted or shrink wrapped) by a simple sleeve, the same color as the battery connector cover. The battery connector cover should cover the wire connection - it's too short (about 1/2 inch long), exposing what appears to be melted wire insulation.
Jim
PS: I prefer the reproductions from Marti Auto.

Title: Re: 64 1/2 Positive Battery Cable Changeover
Post by: FXguy on February 23, 2021, 02:32:25 PM

I appreciate the feedback.  The point of my question was to see if the positive cable went from black with no cover to the red wire with the red terminal cover with the "C4ZF-C" printing and paper label - which is similar (if not identical) to the C5-A that started use in the fall.  The one that I have, that was on the car, had a paper label.  I do have a picture taken of another car in September of 64 that clearly shows a paper label and white printing on an original C5-A cable.