View Single Post
Old 06-25-2017, 12:46 PM   #8
71CHEVYSHORTBED402
Senior Member
 
71CHEVYSHORTBED402's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 7,133
Re: Guess that clip, clamp, retainer, etc.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_The_Grad View Post
#1 Could be either or. Original positive battery cables were routed down low and close to the block, using one of the oil pan bolts to secure a clip. I recall this because years ago when I wanted to get a replacement positive battery cable from Oreillys they said it called for a 48" long cable. I seriously don't remember pulling a 4' long positive battery cable out of there. But then again I am the 3rd owner...
Thank you. 80/20 you have a side post battery?.

I goofed on #1. My other truck doesn't have the same clip at the oil pan. It's very similar, but the hooks are much shorter. I'd say it was used for a battery cable.

Not sure how #1 was used on this truck. I thought for sure it was the battery cable, but then I found this to add to the confusion. If this is correct, and the lines would insert into the retainer well, baring other route considerations. But then where's the positive battery cable retained? Looks like this cable is between the top of the motor mount & exhaust.


__________________
Tony
71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-25-2017 at 02:13 PM.
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 is online now   Reply With Quote