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05-08-2014, 05:15 PM
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help question
back in 1972 did the blazer come with a top post or side post battery .when you look over the grill is the pos on the right or left thanks mark
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05-09-2014, 10:35 AM
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Re: help question
There was a thread on this not too long ago
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05-10-2014, 04:14 PM
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Re: help question
I didn't think side post existed back then. Anything that old always has top posts. And positive is usually on left. But anything can be changed. Ground should be on the engine block and positive direct to the starter from pisitive side of battery. Make sure where it is hooked up.
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05-12-2014, 01:55 AM
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Re: help question
Looks like side post.
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05-12-2014, 03:33 AM
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Re: help question
That is top post in your pic tony.
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05-12-2014, 08:54 AM
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Re: help question
The cables are for a side-post, if the cables are original......
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05-12-2014, 09:29 AM
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Re: help question
I dont rmember Any side post batteries in 72.
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05-12-2014, 09:33 AM
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Re: help question
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05-12-2014, 09:49 AM
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Re: help question
Either way need to hook up to battery correct whatever orientation of the wires. Positive to the starter and negative to ground bolt on the engine. Mine is bolted to the alternator mounting bracket.
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05-12-2014, 10:03 AM
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Re: help question
http://www.automotive-fleet.com/arti...-gm-s-71s.aspx
This says the side post was available in '69 and became standard on most GM's in '71. |
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05-12-2014, 04:22 PM
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Re: help question
I read another site that said side post batteries weren't available until 72. On that bulletin 80% of pontiacs and some light trucks used them in 71. So it's pissible became standard in 72 then. I've never seen a truck older than mid 80s with anything but too posts though. Guess its cheaper that way or else most wouldn't have been converted back to the older style.
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05-12-2014, 09:21 PM
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Re: help question
My Jimmy came with side post battery.
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05-16-2014, 02:23 AM
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Re: help question
yep, 72's came with side post...
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