Battery clamp bolt
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14
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You can purchase that clamp and bolt from some of the Corvette aftermarket suppliers. If you are using the original style of battery, I would recommend getting a replacement for that clamp, so that it will fit and hold the battery properly. I believe the bolt has a 5/16" diameter thread, but I'm unsure whether it is fine thread or coarse thread.
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Racer
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You can purchase that clamp and bolt from some of the Corvette aftermarket suppliers. If you are using the original style of battery, I would recommend getting a replacement for that clamp, so that it will fit and hold the battery properly. I believe the bolt has a 5/16" diameter thread, but I'm unsure whether it is fine thread or coarse thread.
Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Your close. My 78 was missing one but than I had another 78 to check the bolt configuration. I picked one up at a swap meet (and bracket) for a couple of bucks. I would agree with the length and it also has a pointed end. I'll see if I can locate it and check length and width, seems like the threads are fine.
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Melting Slicks
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In order to get free shipping I needed to buy another $1. so I purchase the bolt since I also bought the clamp. If you go to Zip-corvette.com and punch in item #bt-43 you will see it. Unfortunately the new battery I have is wider than original so I needed to get a longer bolt to make it work. Here's a pic. 1/2 inch socket fits
Last edited by BKarol; Jun 16, 2012 at 08:59 AM.
Racer
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From: South Bend IN
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Mine was missing because the hole was stripped. I just picked up a bolt, nut, and a couple washers and secured the battery. It didn't cost much and I was looking for functionality over originality.
