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Originally Posted by 1der
Battery cables for the two frame mounted is throwing me.
The cooler relocation looks nice. I look forward to the pics on what was done to allow airflow out the back, bottom.
Also wondering if there was a relocation of the IC? Not familiar w the 6.0 underhood layout.
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I'll take some closeup pictures tonight so others can benefit from the battery cable conversion, and what was discovered.
I've never liked stock battery cables. Reading several powerstroke forums, and the issues with truck battery cables, I spent a long time researching, and then making custom battery cables (Ancor 4/0 tinned)...and learning a lot along the way.
I also changed the alternator cable. It was 1/0 for the 270amp alternator, but the mechanic:
* used SAE cable;
* didn't seal the cable where it was crimped at the lug
* no heat shield on the cable in an engine compartment, and next to an exhaust manifold.
* the cable wasn't secured properly...although it was covered with corrugated wire loom, it contacted the exhaust manifold along a 3-4" section = not good!
* the copper was already tarnishing after 3 years of easy living.
Transmission cooler:
Airflow out the back is via two rectangular openings ~8-9" wide, and ~2" tall!?! Probably should have removed the bumper to make the cuts, but oh well. A cordless drill, angle grinder, and mill bastard file. The back is a bit rougher than the front!
It's TBD how well it will function, but it should work better than stock.
PS cooler:
Better location than stock, and better technology.
And one thing not in the picture - Actiontrax mounted to a Thule rack with locking Thule knobs. Makes the van look like it's got spikey hair...