where to find this part??
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Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
where to find this part??
ok, I need a new battery terminal cut-off switch for the '78. You know, the kind with the green **** on it.
Everyplace has them for top mount batteries but no place i've found has them for sidemount terminals for the battery in the '78.
I know i've seen them before so they are made, just nobody seems to carry them.
Where have you guys been able to find these?
Everyplace has them for top mount batteries but no place i've found has them for sidemount terminals for the battery in the '78.
I know i've seen them before so they are made, just nobody seems to carry them.
Where have you guys been able to find these?
Last edited by BarryK; Aug 14, 2006 at 09:53 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by BarryK
ok, I need a new battery terminal cut-off switch for the '78. You know, the kind with the green **** on it.
Everyplace has them for top mount batteries but no place i've found has them for sidemount terminals for the battery in the '78.
I know i've seen them before so they are made, just nobody seems to carry them.
Where have you guys been able to find these?
Everyplace has them for top mount batteries but no place i've found has them for sidemount terminals for the battery in the '78.
I know i've seen them before so they are made, just nobody seems to carry them.
Where have you guys been able to find these?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 7,106
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From: Newark DE
thanks guys, I'll try JC Whitney and Ecklers.
I had checked all the local auto parts places plus Summit and JEGS and no one had the sidemount ones so thanks for the suggestions!
I had checked all the local auto parts places plus Summit and JEGS and no one had the sidemount ones so thanks for the suggestions!
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 432
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From: Granbury TX
Originally Posted by BarryK
ok, I need a new battery terminal cut-off switch for the '78. You know, the kind with the green **** on it.
Everyplace has them for top mount batteries but no place i've found has them for sidemount terminals for the battery in the '78.
I know i've seen them before so they are made, just nobody seems to carry them.
Where have you guys been able to find these?
Everyplace has them for top mount batteries but no place i've found has them for sidemount terminals for the battery in the '78.
I know i've seen them before so they are made, just nobody seems to carry them.
Where have you guys been able to find these?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by carl a
here's some blade type from the j c whitney online catalog, i had the **** type ,,they suck--------------------------------------
The **** kind can still make partial contact when almost completely screwed out. Shocked the heck out of me numerous times. Removed it and smashed it with a BFH. 
Blade type is fool proof.
Eddie
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Originally Posted by Edzred72
The **** kind can still make partial contact when almost completely screwed out. Shocked the heck out of me numerous times. Removed it and smashed it with a BFH. Blade type is fool proof.
Eddie
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From: CA
Had one on my sidepost battery and there are pieces of %$#%^. After a short period of time I developed a problem where the car would not start when hot. I thought it was heat soak and replaced the starter. I guess the starter draws more amps when hot and this little piece of crap didnt allow full amps to reach the starter. Threw it away and my starting problems went away. Dont buy the kind with the green screw. Maybe someone makes a better quality of the one I purchased...but the one I had caused nothing but grief.
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
If you want something safe and that will last go for this type, theres a little re-wiring involved but its well worth it.
You can mount it in any of the rear compartments.
http://www.spectorracing.com/catalog...nt_page_1.html
You can mount it in any of the rear compartments.
http://www.spectorracing.com/catalog...nt_page_1.html
Last edited by Bob Onit; Aug 15, 2006 at 10:08 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Newark DE
geez guys, I've had the green **** type on my '65 for almost 3 years now with never a problem. that's a top mount style but it works fine.
i think I'll wait until I get to Carlisle after checking these catalog prices. Ecklers wants $11.99 for the sidemount model plus shipping of course. Last year I picked up a couple extra for a buddy of mine that needed them while at Carlisle and they were selling for like "2 for $8" and you could even mix and match top mount or sidemount.
i think I'll wait until I get to Carlisle after checking these catalog prices. Ecklers wants $11.99 for the sidemount model plus shipping of course. Last year I picked up a couple extra for a buddy of mine that needed them while at Carlisle and they were selling for like "2 for $8" and you could even mix and match top mount or sidemount.
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Originally Posted by BarryK
geez guys, I've had the green **** type on my '65 for almost 3 years now with never a problem. that's a top mount style but it works fine.
I've had one on my 71 for 5 yrs with no problems.
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Ick ick ick.
I had one, it worked but it was such a PITA.
A blade one would only be slightly better...
I put a rotory switch below the rear bumper, the kind they use in drag racing. Ran a long ground wire to it then from it to the frame.
No more digging around in the battery compartment scratching my hand up.
No more wondering if I remembered to turn it off, I can see it.
It's more reliable, don't have to tighten it because the car wont start.
And it looks cool ( but I like the drag race look )
I had one, it worked but it was such a PITA.
A blade one would only be slightly better...
I put a rotory switch below the rear bumper, the kind they use in drag racing. Ran a long ground wire to it then from it to the frame.
No more digging around in the battery compartment scratching my hand up.
No more wondering if I remembered to turn it off, I can see it.
It's more reliable, don't have to tighten it because the car wont start.
And it looks cool ( but I like the drag race look )