1970 Neg Batt Cable
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1970 Neg Batt Cable
When I bought my 70, it had a replacement negative battery cable. Twice, I have bought "used original" cables that are at least 2-3 inches too short. How long should an original cable be? Why would an original cable not fit on my car? Could the ground point be in the wrong spot on the frame? The car is a Feb build 70 with rear facing side post batt.
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My first question was going to be which direction your term. were pointed but you answered that.Are the cables going through the correct holes in the batt box?
I bet Wilcox can tell you the length that you need and if there are differences.
I bet Wilcox can tell you the length that you need and if there are differences.
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Hi MSTN,
I believe that Chevrolet changed to the side post battery late in the 69 model year, so a side post should be the right one for your 70.
The cable mounts to the frame about 3 inches towards the center of the car from where it comes out of the battery compartment and about 1 inch up from the bottom of the cross member. It's right next to the bracket for the emergency brake on that side. Good luck!
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Alan
I believe that Chevrolet changed to the side post battery late in the 69 model year, so a side post should be the right one for your 70.
The cable mounts to the frame about 3 inches towards the center of the car from where it comes out of the battery compartment and about 1 inch up from the bottom of the cross member. It's right next to the bracket for the emergency brake on that side. Good luck!
Regards,
Alan
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I have the side post battery in my '70 but the posts face forward. I'll bet if you turn the battery around you'll pick up the 2-3 inches you need.
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Sounds like the ground point is in the correct position. I thought about the facing battery forward but I checked the AIM and it showed the batt facing aft. Did some or all batt terminals face forward in 70s? I've owned a late production 70 and 71 and both those seemed correct with the batt posts facing aft.
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Sounds like the ground point is in the correct position. I thought about the facing battery forward but I checked the AIM and it showed the batt facing aft. Did some or all batt terminals face forward in 70s? I've owned a late production 70 and 71 and both those seemed correct with the batt posts facing aft.
Could it be you got the cable for a 1969? I think it might be shorter.
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