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The Cars => 1965 GT350/R-Model => Topic started by: Rickmustang on January 12, 2020, 11:42:23 AM

Title: Replacing Positive Battery Terminal - Rear Battery
Post by: Rickmustang on January 12, 2020, 11:42:23 AM
I plan to replace my rear battery positive terminal as I need to but the black cover on. Anyone have a pic of the correct terminal and source? Thanks.
Title: Re: Replacing Positive Battery Terminal - Rear Battery
Post by: NC TRACKRAT on January 14, 2020, 10:02:17 AM
If the POS terminal is still in good condition, it would be better to remove the entire cable from the vehicle and "thread" a new boot on from the opposite end, then re-install.  You'll need to drill out the pop rivets in order to remove the rubber-coated brackets, then replace the pop-rivets after installation.  One of our "regulars" here on the Forum was kind enough to send me a NOS boot but I don't know of a current source.  The diameter of the cable is much larger and can't be accommodated by commercially available boots on the market today.
Title: Re: Replacing Positive Battery Terminal - Rear Battery
Post by: Rickmustang on January 16, 2020, 04:09:03 PM
Good idea. I’m not sure if the terminal is still original. The requested pic of an original would help. Virginia Mustang sells the rubber boot for 65s.