Connector size for generator/regulator

[Sharp64]

I am converting to a 12v generator that has the two external posts. My question lies in what sorts of connections are people using for this? I have some tabs that convert from a ring terminal to a male spade, but the male spade is .25". The female spade connector that I have that is "suggested" for the regulator has the wider .375" spade. Also, one of the nuts on the post is swaged on so technically, I would need an open spade, but would like continuity and finding a brass open spade connector for 10-12gauge wire is proving mind numbing.

Can I use the smaller .25" connector? At least for the main power wire?
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[rcroane]

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[mukluk]

I guess I'm not understanding the problem here. If you're installing a generator with two posts, use a ring terminal and a spade fork terminal for the D+ and DF wires. If you're installing the 67/68 type generator with spade terminals, use two spade terminals for your D+ and DF wires.
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[bluebus86]

I have made what you need, proceed as follows.......

Get some brass sheet, hobby shops might have this. The sheet thickness should be simular to that of a male spade terminal end. Cut and file out a strip about 3/8 inch wide from the sheet, and long enough to be pressed into the female spade terminal on your wire, with maybe and extra half inch or so sticking out. Drill appropriate sized hole in the end that will stick out so that it may be secured to the threaded stud with nut on the generator. I suppose you could aluminum sheet also. You want an alloy that is stiff so as the part wont readily bend under weight of the wire harness.

Easy peasy!

Good luck, Bug On!

ps The link on prior post worked for me.
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[EVfun]

Cut the ring terminal off and crimp on the 3/8 inch spade? Drill a 3/16th inch hole in the male 3/8 spade on the voltage regulator and install the ring terminal with a bolt, nut, and lock washer?
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