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Erik
08-15-2022, 08:15 PM
Seeing as how Jerrys doesn't stock the negative battery cable, where do you suggest I find one? Anything unique about them?
secondchance
08-15-2022, 10:22 PM
Any reason you are wanting to replacie battery negative cable?
Erik
08-15-2022, 11:03 PM
Any reason you are wanting to replacie battery negative cable?

Just a few thoughts. One, the head of the bolt that goes into the battery is becoming rounded. Two, I've had some nasty failure of old negative cables in cars years gone by. Three, as I'm starting to figure out the electrical glitch affecting the alternator, a good negative cable, with a solid ground, seems a safe bet.

Is there a reason I shouldn't be?
JG95ZR1
08-15-2022, 11:31 PM
The bolt can be corrected with a set of dorman 60307 terminals. If the cable does not look bad and terminal do not show corrosion it?s probably good.🤷🏻


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secondchance
08-16-2022, 05:53 AM
The bolt can be corrected with a set of dorman 60307 terminals. If the cable does not look bad and terminal do not show corrosion it?s probably good.🤷🏻


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I agree. If the cable passes visual inspection, just replace the bolt.
mlipmd
08-16-2022, 02:42 PM
Walmart, $2.37 for 2 terminals, or get a bolt from the hardware store and maybe a washer or two if the bolt is too long. Easy fix and no need for a new cable.
secondchance
08-16-2022, 09:38 PM
https://www.topflightautomotive.com/products/chevy/corvette/c4/parts/battery-terminal-bolt/
mlipmd
08-17-2022, 01:48 PM
Sorry, made a mistake, it's $2.27 for two.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Auto-Side-Terminal-Battery-Bolts-2pc-in-Pack-Constructed-from-Plated-Steel/626482067?athbdg=L1600


Unless you feel like spending $3.99 for one.
Young1
08-19-2022, 11:29 PM
The side post battery bolt are on the shelf at any auto parts store. Buy a 5/16 battery wrench while there.
DRM500RUBYZR-1
08-20-2022, 06:42 AM
Yes, to all of the above posters.
Bolts and WRENCH!

We typically replace the bolts with ones that have a terminal and bolt on them enabling a permanent battery tender connection with the wire hanging through the fender gill openings.

This simplifies battery charge maintenance.

:cheers:
Marty