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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Stock battery bolt size

I lost a battery bolt awhile back and have one in there but I dont think it is making good contact. I have the red top optima battery, does anyone know where I can get the stock size bolts? Part numbers and/or links would be VERY helpfull, thank you.
Old Jul 8, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Aren't the pos and neg the same size. If so, just measure the size of the one that is good.

You could always call a battery place and see if they have any cores around and ask for a bolt.JMHO
Old Jul 8, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Battery cable bolts? You can get replacement bolts at most any auto supply store. Bolt size is 3/8-16.
Old Jul 8, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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Shoebox, do you mean 3/8 or 3/16? Will pepboys have these?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:31 AM
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3/8 size , 16 grooves per inch thread
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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Shoebox, do you mean 3/8 or 3/16? Will pepboys have these?
Definitely 3/8. You might be getting confused because the head is so small. They make the bolts that way, so you don't over-torque them. The battery side is lead and will strip out if over-tightened. The "Boys" should have them.
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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Thanks all, the "boys" did not have them. BUT local GM dealer did, at a rate of $3.11 each, communists!
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