Peter,

Can't comment on finding another cable but will comment on the existing one.
 Have you been having problems starting?  If not, the PO's mod is probably
ok.  Of course, it doesn't hurt to make it better with a stock cable (or
better).

I'm assuming the cut wires are still tight to the main bundle and were not
cut very far back.  So, the reduced diameter section of the cable is very
short in length, like 1/4 inch or less.  If you are nervous, operate the
starter for maybe 30 sec. with the coil output shorted and then quickly
check to see if that section of the cable is hot or warmer than the rest of
the cable in that area.  If not, you're ok.

//Jack

Date sent:              Sat, 28 Aug 2004 18:57:17 -0700
Send reply to:          The Shaws <mindthegap01@COMCAST.NET>
From:                   The Shaws <mindthegap01@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:                battery cables
To:                     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Looked at all the usual online spots, I am looking for a positive battery
> cable for an 87 doka 2wd. Would they be the same as another 2wd vanagon? The
> battery is under the passenger seat.
>
> Would a wrecker be a better option?
>
> The one I have, the PO cut some of the outside wires off to decrease the
> diameter, I am assuming to put on a new but smaller battery terminal
> connector. I think it might be best to use all the wires and not less???
>
> thanks.
>
> peter