| Forget the washers, get the correct bolt, as with washers you値l never be able to have a tight connection unless you torque it down, and that値l get you back into the same situation with a pulled seal on your new battery (if you haven稚 already).
Second, you値l be adding to your problems with the potential metallurgic reaction with the Zinc.
The one you purchased that is too long or too short is for the double head of the 6.5L era. If you can't get the correct bolt (dealer?), just cut the long one to fit. This may not work as well, as some replacements had a long collar at the top.
As to contamination, just pull the head back to access the crimp at the end of the wire. Use a spray acid neutralizer at this point instead of household remedies, and you値l be fine. Don稚 give up yet and butcher your cables. IMO, the side mount that is designed for your truck is the way to go.
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