Red wire from battery - Where does it go?

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by Utah455, Apr 4, 2020.

  1. Utah455

    Utah455 Platinum Level Contributor

    Red wire from battery - Where does it go?

    Does it go to the bolt on the starter (red circle)? Or does it go to the center bolt in the solenoid (blue circle)?


    Manual shows the center bolt of solenoid with the two brown and black wires from the harness BUT I just don’t see how it can route up there. Wire is thick and will not bend out of the heat shield tray. It wants to go straight to bolt on starter. Thoughts?

    Thanks, Nick!

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  2. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

    Blue is GOOD. Your drawing is correct. Do Not attach to the starter bolt you have circled red ..
     
  3. Utah455

    Utah455 Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks! Guess I gotta figure out how to bend the thick battery cable to the solenoid.

    Just thinking of why the starter has a bolt. Does anything go to the starter bolt?
     
  4. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

    I gotta figure out how to bend the thick battery cable to the solenoid.

    Go to your local pick-n-pull or Dealership and get the starter/battery cable off a GM truck... the starter end in a sweet factory 90degee cable end....
     
    Last edited: Apr 4, 2020
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  6. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

  7. Bens99gtp

    Bens99gtp Well-Known Member

    The bilt in red I believe is for the original kick back support bracket
     
  8. Utah455

    Utah455 Platinum Level Contributor

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  9. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    anyone know where to get the proper end for the battery pos lead..the one with the bent over 90 degree tab/
     
  10. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I got some from Amazon
     
  11. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

  12. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    do they have a specific name because a simple search came up with the generic ends,?
     
  13. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    When I repaired my positive battery cable, I searched for a "right angle lug terminal"

    If your looking for the exact replacement style that comes on the factory cable, I don't think those are available.
     
  14. Deogi2

    Deogi2 GSX - #380

    This is what I used from Amazon. Fastronix 90 Degree Tinned Copper Lugs 3/8" 2 Gauge 2 Pack
    Visit the Fastronix Solutions Store
    $9.99 ($5.00 / Count)
     
  15. dreeesh

    dreeesh Well-Known Member

    i think your right,i have searched all over.those were the best,,,it kept the wire in placve while you tightened the nut
     
  16. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

    I have used Custom Battery Cables for years

    https://custombatterycables.com

    The cables are well build and you can have almost anything made with pigtails, lugs, clamps etc.

    Unless your looking for Concourse originality.

    Racing, swaps, custom, etc. I highly recommend checking them out.
     

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