These 100% tin-plated copper alloy battery terminals are designed for use with batteries that have posts on the side rather than on the top. They have a 3/8″ hole and are fastened with side terminal bolts, sold separately.

What’s the difference between a top and side post battery?

Side mount design usually requires a stud/ring terminal connection at the battery. Top post are usually clamp type connection at the battery.

Can you use a side post battery in a top post car?

Remove the side-post terminals. Replace each battery terminal with a post converter. These parts give you a safe and effective way to convert a side design to a top-post configuration. The converters should stretch between the sides and end up along the topside of the battery.

When did GM go to side post batteries?

First, the division will supply as original equipment on about 80 percent of General Motors car divisions’ 1971 model cars, the new Delco sealed side terminal (ST) battery. This new battery design was introduced by Delco-Remy in 1969, but has been available only in the after-market.

What year did they start making side post batteries?

If you believe production stats, they first appeared on the plastic fantastic early 1969, some say by car 22,000.

What is a side post?

Definition of side post

1 : doorjamb. 2 : a post supporting a roof at or near one side.

What is a group 34 78 battery?

The “34” number refers to a battery of specific dimensions with top terminals, while a “78” number also refers to a battery of specific dimensions with side terminals. The physical dimensions of these two batteries, at least relative to their size without terminals, happens to be identical.