Starter Clicked then Smoked

[lil_Blue_Ford]

That battery terminal looks pretty crispy too. I should really do a video on this stuff, I’ve rebuilt a few starter harnesses over the years. I use welding cable and hammer crimp ends then heat shrink. I also use No-Alox (find it in the electrical section of the hardware store, electricians use it to prevent corrosion on aluminum wire, but it is electrically conductive and prevents corrosion on any wire) and I use Dielectric grease (not conductive but prevents corrosion). I also use the adhesive lined heat shrink as appropriate. Corrosion and rust are big problems around here. Not everyone is as comfortable working with electrical stuff as I am though so buying a harness may be better for some people.

 

[Angry Possum]

I just bought a new 48" battery cable at AZ, even though it's black I taped it red, and put a red cap on it for my battery. I boot connected the thinner wire in to the other wire, and ran the main thicker wire to the starter, it worked out great. $28. Starter was fine. Thanks for all the input.

 

[Angry Possum]

All good Now. Thanks everyone.