TomoHawk Posted August 30, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2012 Does anyone know of a source for the rubber boot that covers the Battery terminal on a 280Z alternator? MSA has nothing, and neither does eBay. Is that something you commonly find at the JY on newer vehicles maybe?thxZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted August 30, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) What about a coil wire cap? Just thinking out loud. Or the distributor end of an old plug wire? Edited August 30, 2012 by siteunseen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted August 30, 2012 Good idea; right plug wire end. It might be a little on the big side, but I will make some measurements and go look. The weather will be nice tomorrow, and I get in for a dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted September 1, 2012 So far, it looks like the spark plug boot might work. I got one from a Chevy and it might need a little trimming, but the shape is generally correct. I would like one with a slightly longer arm on it, so I will hold off on making this permanent for a few days.I might even use some black RTV stuff to keep it totally water-proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted September 22, 2012 I was able to push the eyelet through the spark plug boot easily with some silicone grease, but for some reason, I couldn't get the boot over the stud on the alternator. I don't think it will be a problem, as long as I keep the area and connections clean. If I find something better (or just bigger) I will try it later, but the spark plug boot was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 4, 2013 Jey, sorry for the delay, but I've tried a couple spark plug ends, and they were all too small to allow the wire to the bend and the eyelet connectors to fit on the threaded stud. I tried only spark plug boots from a car (full-size cars) so I'm wondering if there is some thin truck maybe?g like a large spark plug boot? from a truck maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpup Posted May 4, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Contact these sellers and ask for measurements.....5 Alternator Feed Wire Cover Boot 8GAUGE 10 Gauge 12 Gauge 7 16"ID x 3 1 16" | eBayAutomotive Rubber Terminal Caps 1' x 1 2" x 2 1 4" Lon | eBayDorman 85684 Alternator Wire Boot Black GM Each | eBayGM Delco Packard Wire Boot 2977346 Camaro Corvette Nova Chevelle New GM | eBayTriumph Ignition Switch Boot Rubber Cover 500 650 '68 '70 73 78 | eBay Edited May 4, 2013 by moonpup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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