hi i am new here i got a 1973 v8 maverick negative battery cable issue

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  1. kdawg117

    kdawg117 New Member

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    hi everyone does any one know a easy way to remove negative battery cable i see thats its bolted under alternator but i cant turn a socket wrench any ideas? thank you
     
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    Sounds like the only way to the cable end is to remove the alternator :tiphat:
     
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    open end or a ratcheting box wrench. Good luck and welcome to the board.:Welcome:
     
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    thanks for advice
     
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