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Old Oct 1, 2022 | 11:42 AM
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Negative Battery Cable

1984 Trans AM 5.0 engine
I am looking for a part# for the negative battery cable, be it AC Delco or GM OR an aftermarket source.
Would 4SD25X be correct for AC Delco. I assume that "25" means 25 inches
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Old Oct 1, 2022 | 01:28 PM
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Re: Negative Battery Cable

I don't know the part number, but why not just order one for your year, make, & model? That's what I did...
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Old Oct 1, 2022 | 02:40 PM
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Re: Negative Battery Cable

If I was home I'd look it up in the gm parts book for ya
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Old Oct 1, 2022 | 02:52 PM
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Re: Negative Battery Cable

Here’s a picture of the factory negative battery cable in my 1984 TA


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Old Oct 2, 2022 | 05:58 PM
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Re: Negative Battery Cable

I found the part# on the cable but searching that # reveals nothing. Off to Rockauto.
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Old Oct 2, 2022 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Negative Battery Cable

GM part book lists number 12003646. It's a service replacement cable so it's not exactly like the original and also fits a few other GM vehicles. Discontinued in 2006 but
there is some new old stock still floating around.

AC Delco lists part number 4SD30X as a currently available replacement. Appears to be a reboxed aftermarket Standard Motor Products battery cable.
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Old Oct 3, 2022 | 10:10 AM
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Re: Negative Battery Cable

Tkx for all the info guys. Much appreciated. I checked out Rockauto & 4SD25X s/b the correct cable. Somehow along the way a previous owner, damaged the threads on the cable "bolt" to the battery. Had to replace the battery (died) & the "bolt" would not gain enough catch to attache to the battery. Had to do some filing on the battery negative receiver.
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Old Oct 3, 2022 | 06:13 PM
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Re: Negative Battery Cable

Our Cars are lacking in the Battery Power Connections...
Now is a good time to upgrade.

If you are not in a situation where DIY will work for you...
Take a look at CE Auto Electric Supply.
They offer Custom Battery Cable Services:

CE Auto Electric Supply
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