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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: dyermullet on August 18 2013, 10:04:28 PM
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The insulator fell apart on my alternator when removing the battery cable.
These are not available from any parts stores, the only source is online.
$6 part does not meet min order price + additional shipping.
http://store.alternatorparts.com/part-491503-10si-battery-terminal-kit.aspx (http://store.alternatorparts.com/part-491503-10si-battery-terminal-kit.aspx)
I had my local advance auto parts order the alternator battery stud kit for an 85 amp alternator. , since it looked close in the picture. BWD Part #SC562 $2.79 Most auto parts stores have this available, Napa, oreiley carquest etc. The stud and one nut is incorrect for our alternator, but I took a sharp knife and cut the "nipple" off the black insulator and it fits perfectly. You can also reuse the insulator cap that covers the battery cable.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_alternator-connector-bwd_20430080-p?navigationPath=L1 (http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_alternator-connector-bwd_20430080-p?navigationPath=L1)*14920|L2*14999
I took some pictures showing the mod before I assembled the alternator but had to reset my phone and lost the pictures.
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good tip...being an android man, I started automatically uploading all my pics to Google+ storage as I take them so they will be in storage if I need them
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Looks like that kit, or one like, it would make an inexpensive bulkhead connector for running large wires into the gas tank.