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 https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44258-alternator-connection-boot/ 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 https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44258-alternator-connection-boot/#findComment-400234 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 https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44258-alternator-connection-boot/#findComment-400244 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 https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44258-alternator-connection-boot/#findComment-400379 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 https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44258-alternator-connection-boot/#findComment-402275 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 https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44258-alternator-connection-boot/#findComment-422458 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 https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/44258-alternator-connection-boot/#findComment-422462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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