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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: oneZ11 on August 04, 2011, 01:54:53 AM

Title: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: oneZ11 on August 04, 2011, 01:54:53 AM
And one more, where does the negative battery cable correctly hook up to the engine? (350/300hp - Quad., no air).

I always thought it was the the thermostat bolt, but my engine guy was skeptical.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 04, 2011, 02:14:06 AM
T-Stat bolt/Housing...
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: oneZ11 on August 04, 2011, 12:23:05 PM
I suspected so, thanks much!
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: oneZ11 on August 04, 2011, 01:55:44 PM
Hey one more question based on your pic, there's a small white tab that's pushed through the alternator bracket from the bottom. What's that holding? (Or am I seeing things?)
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: tmodel66 on August 04, 2011, 02:07:07 PM
That's the wire that goes to the back of the alternator. The tab is embedded in the wiring harness.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 04, 2011, 03:01:28 PM
Here's a better view & the AIM. Horn Assembly & Headlamp Wiring...
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: 1968 Z28 on August 04, 2011, 04:53:45 PM
That's the wire that goes to the back of the alternator. The tab is embedded in the wiring harness.
oneZ11.....Do you have an AIM?   If not, then you need to get one and examine it front to back until you nearly know it by heart.  That is the first thing I did and it in turn answered numerous questions that I had about the Camaro assembly process.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 04, 2011, 05:49:40 PM
I agree w/Jerry!

I'm not sure how much detail you are after here, but just in case, this "Strap" was added on 1-23-69...hopefully you can begin to understand how important it is to have the AIM.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: oneZ11 on August 04, 2011, 06:13:10 PM
Thanks for the info. Don't laugh, but "AIM" - is that short for the Assembly Manual?
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 04, 2011, 06:17:07 PM
Assembly Instruction Manual. Here are a few. It should be like the first one on the list...

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=69+Camaro&_kw=Assembly&_kw=Manual
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: oneZ11 on August 04, 2011, 08:49:02 PM
Great, thanks...
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: oneZ11 on August 05, 2011, 01:29:15 PM
IZRSSS – Any idea where to get those wiring clips you pointed out in the pics? I checked with Classic Muscle and could not find. Also, one looks white in color.

I found this on Rick's. Is this the one on the fender?

Thx.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 05, 2011, 01:48:56 PM
A good friend saved these clips (pics) from when he worked for GM. He kept them wanting to use them on his own project. Unfortunately he had to sell his Camaro. I used the ones that worked best for me, neither of which are like the originals.

The clip in your pic is obviously a re-pop but should work fine for the fender. The problem is, the original was not offset (look at pic) but how many people actually know this. This same offset will not work for the alternator bracket. by the time you attach it to the harness and tape it, it will be too bulky to penetrate/seat properly. And, no idea on where to get the clips. I checked for several days and the only one I could come up with is the one in your pic. If you find out, let me know.

As for the color, both of them should be white/off-white. But again, sure beats the heck out of buying the entire harness, and again...who really knows  ;).

Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: oneZ11 on August 06, 2011, 01:31:23 PM
Awesome, thanks for the legwork and the photos. I'll let you know if I find a accurate repro – not a huge priority right now...
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: 68Zproject on August 07, 2011, 04:30:14 PM
That offset repro clip is used in the middle of the front lighting harness under the rad support.  I haven't found a source for the other clips either.  Probably the best bet is some used harness and take them out.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 08, 2011, 12:51:15 PM
This seems to be all a person can do & there should be a lot of them out there in junk yards or maybe at swap meets. Just be carefull, I'm sure their awfully brittle.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: tmodel66 on August 08, 2011, 01:23:27 PM
I agree w/Jerry!

I'm not sure how much detail you are after here, but just in case, this "Strap" was added on 1-23-69...hopefully you can begin to understand how important it is to have the AIM.

Hey Marty, I don't see the clip on the alternator bracket. Does this strap take place of the clip? I thought I read somewhere the clip was discontinued and replaced with a strap. Is this the case?
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 08, 2011, 02:23:28 PM
Daniel - Unfortunately all I have to go on is the AIM and its usually the safest bet. If you look at AIM C48 - A2 both are used in unison. Also, the Revision Record only states it was added. Doesn't say anything about a replacement. I guess the thing to remember is both the clip & strap (or some sort of hook) went into effect on 1-23-69. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 09, 2011, 05:08:50 PM
I'm curious to know what #11 looks like installed. Does anyone have a pic they can share?
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: Steve Shauger on August 10, 2011, 02:02:44 AM
#11 isn't a hook, its a plastic strap/tie wrap. It secures the battery cable and alternator cable harness together. On AC cars such as yours it may have been routed differently,as pictured.
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 10, 2011, 02:28:50 AM
I guess a strap makes sense as long as the negative cable is attached to the swivel clip at the Alternator bracket. Otherwise it would be worthless. As my post stated, I was just interested in seeing a pic as it applies to the AIM. No need now that I know its a strap (knuckle head...it says it right on the AIM  :-[).

BTW #11 wouldn't apply to me...my car is a 12A build. Although I like this set up much better (strap to light harness & neg-cable).
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: Steve Shauger on August 11, 2011, 02:07:40 AM
Here is my 9B of 68 built L34. There was always a clip attaching the alternator harness to the alt bracket. Not sure what you are searching for, but below is a picture my L34 survivor. I have higher resolution just PM me. 
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 11, 2011, 02:28:52 AM
Steve - this thread has changed topic about 3/4 times... sorry if you've been mislead. I agree with you 100% with regards to the negative cable as it relates to the swivel clip on the alternator bracket. My question has nothing to do with that. I was just curious to know what #11 was/is per AIM C48 - A2. When I first looked at it, it looked like it was attached to the alternator itself. You answered my question when you mentioned it was nothing more than a strap. I over looked the description at the top of the AIM pg.

The reason it doesn't apply to me is because #11 was added on 1-23-69 (per Revision Record at the bottom right corner of the AIM pg.). Any cars built prior to this date did not have them. This is why I stated it does not apply to my 12A built car. Hope this clears things up  ;).
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: KurtS on August 13, 2011, 03:56:06 AM
That doesn't mean there wasn't something there before that this strip replaced. And you need to read http://www.camaros.org/AIM.shtml - that date has nothing to do when it was implemented on the production line.

Kurt
Title: Re: Negative battery cable hook-up
Post by: IZRSSS on August 13, 2011, 04:36:24 AM
I'm not sure how anyone keeps up with all this stuff. Thanks, I found it towards the bottom of your link. If I read this correctly, just about any 69 can have this strap. In that case I think I'll add it. Seems like a good idea.

The date of a revision almost never indicates the date the change actually took place on the line; it just shows when the sheet was revised, which could have been well ahead of or well after the part change occurred in production at the assembly plant.