Alternator connection boot

[TomoHawk]

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

[siteunseen]

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

[TomoHawk]

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.

[TomoHawk]

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.

[TomoHawk]

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.

[TomoHawk]

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?

[moonpup]

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" | eBay

Automotive Rubber Terminal Caps 1' x 1 2" x 2 1 4" Lon | eBay

Dorman 85684 Alternator Wire Boot Black GM Each | eBay

GM Delco Packard Wire Boot 2977346 Camaro Corvette Nova Chevelle New GM | eBay

Triumph Ignition Switch Boot Rubber Cover 500 650 '68 '70 73 78 | eBay

Edited May 4, 2013 by moonpup