Before the site had problems I asked where to get cables. I used one of the vendors listed and they are not correct. Does anyone make a negative cable with the small ground attached to the spring clip end and the positive cable with the block molded to the cable. This block is where the other wires run through and fits into the metal cable holder. Thanks Mark I forgot to put that this is for a 1970 GS 4 speed and am trying to do a correct restoration. Thanks Mark
Try a place called "Cars Inc" they have a web site, and are located in north new jersey. They only do buick parts and even have year specific catalouges lots of n.o.s. stuff to, If you have any trouble finding them, let me know and I'll dig up my old copy and give you the phone number joe from philly
Your car did not have the secondary ground from the factory. The correct spring ring cables are made from the factory drawings by M &H Electical out of California. They will sell to you directly or you can buy theirs through others like Year One. They are still made by M& H. For vendor links check our own Smartin's website: www.Buickpartsdirectory.com And thank Smartin if you will.
Positive cable block I removed my old cable from the phenolic (maybe just plastic?) block you refer too and installed my own positive cable thru it. Mine however is not original spring clip type but you should be able to do the same with a spring type one? Anyway to remove it just cut the old wire as close as possible to the block (for some reason the rubber or insulation seems to expand over the years?) and simply pull the old wire out from the other side of the cut. It maybe stubborn at first but once it starts to move it seems to slide right out. It helps to twist it back and forth some too initially. Then obtain a new cable of the proper length, without the starter lug attached and slide it into the block then attach (or re-attach) a starter lug to connect the starter. I believe the wire is a 4 ga. (not absolutely positive on that though). And I had a local automotive electric shop recrimp the starter lug, and they can/could help with the correct wire size to fit thru the block. Be careful with the block, as sometimes they are brittle from all those years of high heat. Mine is back in the car and works perfectly. Good luck!
