586770 power cable 140" says 90-175 Hp Carb Model Only
Why is this on my 2002 225 HO??? Does it matter because it is not the listed part # for this motor on the on line parts catalog and I just paid to have it installed by my NON BBC sponsoring dealer
model # E225FHLSNF
Thank you in advance
Modified by rayz379 at 1:55 PM 12/17/2006
Modified by rayz379 at 1:55 PM 12/17/2006
I was thinkin about that too, but seems mighty longggggggggggggggggggg for a battery cable, you mean the main harness that goes to the controlbox?
586770 says it is for 300 hp, it should be 124".
the tag on it, and yes we are talking battery cables, says exactly to the wording what i listed above except that is is 148" not 140" I just ran out and looked again.
You don't necessarily need that much cable. The cable may be from older stock. I would have them shortened to only what you need. They should not be looped up in the back. 1 or 2 loops is ok, more than that and we get some electrical disturbance. The shorter the cable, the more amp to the engine when you need it!
I just pulled excess cable out from in between batteries, I can take the doubled excess and reach back out of my rear compartment to the front of the motor, I would say it is at least 6' to longthey just charged me $75.00 for this old cable with "zip tie" marks all over it as well. It is definetly not new, and I was told it was ordered but they were having trouble getting it because they were being used up in rigging new boats
This will not do! The engine is a DI, it needs ALL the amperage it can get. ALL connections MUST fit tight and properly. This can also cause running issues. At our shop, we have proffesional crimp tools to shorten or make up the proper cables for the engines. I would ask them if they have 6 extra feet on their vehicles, if so, how's that workin' out? Use only what you need here, it will benefit you in the long run.
WOuld a new from BRP cable have crimp marks from zip ties (multiple marks) and dirt crammed down in the area where the cables are molded together?? They look wiped clean, but missed the area between the cables
All of mine are zip tied, a few times. The dirt means they have been hanging round' some where. Although, since BRP does not cover the engines in the boxes any more, it is possible to get a LOT of build up on some of the equipment. Usually the cables will be wrapped up in a plastic bag. Either way, you have too much cable for my taste!
I shortened up the cables, so now even though the tag shows the 90-175 hp carb motor only it will not matter??
The part # show it to be a 300 hp rated . You should be o.k. Especially without the extra 6'!
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