Alternator positive pole boot
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (LAWTON54)
Not 100% sure of this, but midyears use the boot with the "X" on the back. I assume 68's MIGHT use the same. Repro boots are smooth....no "X" ribs. Chuck
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (LAWTON54)
Again, I'm no 68 expert, but I've only seen black. Maybe the gray you've seen is a faded, chalky black. There are probably several million of these "correct" boots laying in junkyards all over the USA. :) Chuck
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (Chuck Gongloff)
FWIW, here is a pic of my '67 alternator with a new Lectric Limited harness. It's hard to make out, but the lettering on top of the boot says....HI 508. Not sure how correct it is, but it's good enough for me.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/classi...ternator.1.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/classi...ternator.1.jpg
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (FXT)
FXT, thanks for the picture and the information. Lectric Limited is in the Chicago area, I am going to call them. They share a building with Chicago Corvette and they have a small junk yard in the back.
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (LAWTON54)
Here's a pic of the alternator boot on my 63. Notice the cross or "X" pattern. This is the same boot as is on my 69, but since the alternator is rotated, it was easier to get a picture of the 63. I have the original wiring harnesses on both cars.
I do believe that this is the "correct" boot. I think Patrick's is a Lectric Limited generic replacement. Chuck
[Modified by Chuck Gongloff, 11:41 AM 12/14/2002]
[Modified by Chuck Gongloff, 11:42 AM 12/14/2002]
I do believe that this is the "correct" boot. I think Patrick's is a Lectric Limited generic replacement. Chuck
[Modified by Chuck Gongloff, 11:41 AM 12/14/2002]
[Modified by Chuck Gongloff, 11:42 AM 12/14/2002]
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (Chuck Gongloff)
Chuck, there is an "X" or cross pattern on mine, although you may not be able to see it from the pic. Oh well, I guess I'll have to live with a generic repop, don't have St. Louis air in my tires either!! :lol:
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[Modified by FXT, 12:31 PM 12/14/2002]
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (LAWTON54)
Lawton54, am I to assume that your boot is no longer good? I just went down to the basement in my "bucket of bolts" and, knowing that I had a rubber boot, I pulled it out. It has the X on it andis like new! It is a junkyard "special". Yours if you want it.
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (FXT)
Tsk, tsk, Patrick. Did you know that you'll lose about ONE whole point for that incorrect boot? :D Also, rumor has it that factory correct air WILL be available soon. Just send in the build date of your car, and you'll get "correct" air with JUST the right amount of pollen and other "period correct" air pollutants. Chuck
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Re: Alternator positive pole boot (Chuck Gongloff)
Also, rumor has it that factory correct air WILL be available soon. Just send in the build date of your car, and you'll get "correct" air with JUST the right amount of pollen and other "period correct" air pollutants. Chuck
