Topic: 1993 original battery and cables

[Cobra285]

Here is the one you needy

[KevinK]

I am not 100 percent up to speed on the 93 model variations but it's likely the same as the 89.

I am familar with the issues on the earlier models.  Your battery should black top and black case for 93.  White case was earlier years.

As for the positive battery cable, it's likely the same as the far back to 87.  The original lead cable end is the giveaway as the new Motorcraft replacement is "C" shaped. I see used ones selling for $100 and often people snap up the new replacement part by mistake at a big price tag.  I have found a nearly identical Motorcraft replacement like the original for a meer $18. Let me look up that part number.

As someone stated previously, the original battery and cable are only required for Thoroughbred and unrestored classes.  If you need to dig deeper,  I can ask Chuck to contact you.

[KevinK]

The replacement cable I found is Motorcraft WC-8902. It measures 14.25 inches from the lead block to the tip of the ring lug. The ford number on the tag was f0tz-14300-c and f0tu-14300-aa. It seems  be a 1990 part number. My Ford parts book only goes to 1989. This new part comes wrapped up with corrigated tubing and black tape. Once removed, it's a plain red cable. $16.99 on Ebay.


I have not measured the original cable. The ford parts book lists two cables for 89. One (21") with out 72 amp battery and 72 amp battery (10"). Not sure how its measured.

Lastly, at least for 89 they seem to paint the cable and battery terminal black.