Where does a 69BB (-) battery cable attach?

mike69ss · Apr 9, 2003

In my assembly manual it shows the (-) battery cable going to the block, right above the fuel pump. At shows, on the Internet, and in books, I’ve seen some very nice cars that have the cable bolted to the alternator bracket. Where is the factory correct location to attach the (-) battery cable in a 69 BB?

Thanks,
Mike

Mike O'H · Apr 9, 2003

Hey Mike,

The '69 SS I had in '78 had the neg cable attached to the long bolt on which the alt pivots. The '69 SS I have now has the cable attached a the same spot. Considering the length of the cable [which is to my knowledge "factory correct"], I don't know where else it could go.....excpet on top of the alt...and I've never seen one like that.

I know you asked where the "factory correct" location was. All I can tell you is where I've seen them for the past 20 years

Hope this helps in some way.

Mike O'H

mike69ss · Apr 9, 2003

Mike,

Any input is very useful. I did consider that location because it looks to be the one that would function as the best ground point.

Mike

Don_Lightfoot · Apr 9, 2003

The correct place for a 69BB is to the front of the passenger side head. I believe that assembly manual reference might be for a SB.

mike69ss · Apr 9, 2003

Yes Don now that I look again I think you are correct. The attach point is higher that I thought. I think it is on the pass side head more or less just forward of the plug,

Thanks,

Mike

Don_Lightfoot · Apr 10, 2003

Originally posted by mike69ss:
pass side head more or less just forward of the plug,

That's it Mike

Bill Pritchard · Apr 10, 2003

Take a look at the engine shot of my car on my web page. I think it's the right location, probably the same place you guys are talking about. There has been a lot of debate about this in the past, and I think there are a couple different 'acceptable' locations to be 'correct'. As I recall, there was some variation between assembly plants.

d1_bradley · Apr 10, 2003

Mine is on the pass head. Has a "stud" with a hex half way down to cinch it to the head, then nut and two washers to secure the cable end. From what I've seen, small blocks use the alt bracket.

hower1172 · Apr 10, 2003

My 69 small block 350 has the negative cable connected to one of the bolts where the top radiator hose connects. There is a small bracket on the alternator bracket that holds the cable as it travels to the battery. The assembly manual I have also shows it to attach at this location. I encountered a problem with the cable length during my restoration of the engine compartment. It seems the factory battery had the pos and neg posts reversed from the reproduction batteries being made today. I had a special cable made so it was long enough. Sorry I can't help with big block information, but I thought I would answer the small block questions.

Mike O'H · Apr 10, 2003

Bill,

...beautiful car! After reading the other posts and checking out your pictures I think I may check mine out tonight [taking another look at the assy man] and consider moving my cable attachment to the side of the head.

...or not.

Thanks for the questions and answers

Mike O'H

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