It's an 05GT.
I ordered the whole assembly (OEM motorcraft), definitely don't want to splice anything or use an crappy terminal from autoparts store.
I was hoping for a video as there are like 5 or 6 places it bolts into, not to mention the old one is all wrapped up in the wire assembly. Just wanted to know what I'm getting into before starting.
What is to slice and cut since he bought a new motorcraft cable? Its simply take off the old one and install the new one.Being very careful, slice the tape off the old wire, take pictures of all the places it bolts to. Remove old wire, bolt it back (look at pictures), wrap it with new tape all done.
Positive terminal is completely corroded and "sliding" tightening bolt is broken.
Ordered the assembly but was hoping to see a Youtube video or guide some where but can't find any.
It's an 05GT.
I ordered the whole assembly (OEM motorcraft), definitely don't want to splice anything or use an crappy terminal from autoparts store.
I was hoping for a video as there are like 5 or 6 places it bolts into, not to mention the old one is all wrapped up in the wire assembly. Just wanted to know what I'm getting into before starting.
Tried to PM you but the system will not let me.
You are going to have the 2 connections at the battery (disconnect first). Then disconnect the lead to the alternator from the positive cable. From there you will have a ground at the passenger shock tower to disconnect, followed by the connection to the under hood fuse box. After you have that loose your next 2 connections will be the ground to the block (you will need to get under the car to get at it), then the connection at the starter. Be careful on that one as it could have corrosion on it and end up snapping off that stud that the cable attaches to if not careful.
Once you have the old cable out and the new cable installed connect your alternator lead to the positive cable end. Then connect the battery terminals.
Pictures I attached show the new cable ford shows then my first picture shows the connection at the battery and the alternator lead coming off of it. Then the ground at the strut tower. The connection at the under hood fuse box, where you also see the cable turning down to go to the block ground and back to the starter... The last picture shows a picture of those ends on the battery cable that I have. View attachment 85271 View attachment 85272 View attachment 85273 View attachment 85274 View attachment 85275
Thanks!!! Exactly what I was wanting to hear!!!
My firewall distribution block? They sell them on amazon for pretty cheap. it also has a cover that goes over it so you don't accidentally touch it with a wrench. There's a lot of different ways to do this. I will make a separate post outlining what i did and what i used. I'm thinking about moving the stock coolant overflow tank to where the battery was at.That looks so clean. I might have to do that too.
I'm thinking about moving the stock coolant overflow tank to where the battery was at.View attachment 85309
I considered it, but i don't track the car and i have the AFCO dual pass heat exchanger all ready so there's more volume. Figured i'd just be adding more weight with more coolant. I had to replace the plastic whipple tank recently because it split at the seam so i got the canton aluminum replacement tank for a 03 cobra. Plus the hassle of extending the lines or replacing them all didn't appeal to me. I'm trying to reduce weight or move weight behind the front tires as much as possible. Plus the stock coolant overflow looks like butt hanging off the fan.I'm thinking a Moroso or Canton intercooler tank would by better than the coolant tank. But that's me.