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Larry, since Rusty above threw a brick at my head!! Looking at your diagram, the On/Off Switches are on the positive side of the solenoid, which was my argument to Baker. When you shut off the solenoid it kills power to everything on the car "except" to the switches themselves. So, while trying to not be an ass, it does not meet the rules. Under Batteries: Switch must be connected on positive side of electrical system and when deactivated shut off all functions in the vehicle. So, again after Rusty bashed my head, all you need to do is make it ground the solenoid instead of applying power.. I do think the solenoid deal is a much neater install than cables/linkage. Dave "It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance." -Thomas Sowell | |||
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If on the negative side for switched activation a shorted wire would keep the circuit live then right? Curtis ____________________________ 2017 and 2018 Osage Casinos Tulsa Raceway Park No-Box Champion 2018 Div4 Goodguys Hammer award winner | |||
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[/QUOTE] If on the negative side for switched activation a shorted wire would keep the circuit live then right? Curtis[/QUOTE] Why not use a double pole switch to cut power and ground? | |||
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Wouldn't change the point I was making. ____________________________ 2017 and 2018 Osage Casinos Tulsa Raceway Park No-Box Champion 2018 Div4 Goodguys Hammer award winner | |||
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as requested Larry Woodfin  | |||
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as posted above, the switches could be wired to make the ground, thus, no power to the switches and I think doing so is an OK idea. Or, the switch power wire could be fused. Also as posted above, "I will be strapped in ----} The idea is that the rear switch is always on. The drivers switch controls the system. In the case of an emergency, the rear switch can be turned off by anyone within reach of it. Larry Woodfin | |||
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Thanks Larry. That’s slightly less than 1 amp to energize continuously. | |||
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very sorry for brick thowing dave it unintentional.rarely do i hit anything i throw at anyway.lol honesty is the best policy,insanity is a better deffense 1.036, 6.16@ 224 | |||
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LOL, Couldn't hurt. I'm told my head is as hard as a brick anyway.. Dave "It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance." -Thomas Sowell | |||
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Do you know what switch they are using in the back?This message has been edited. Last edited by: Curly1, https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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Been doing it Larry like describes for years. I use a aftermarket push/pull switch that looks like a farm tractor headlight switch. Doesn't need to be more then a 10-amp switch, it is just dropping aa ground on the solenoid and it kills the solenoid and power to everything. | |||
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We ended up using one of these switches on my brothers dragster, and it works fantastic! Now, with the question of the an alternator, how would you wire that up? Would you use a second switch so that you have a battery cable going from the battery side of main cutoff to one side of the alternator switch, and then the second going to the alternator? On my mechanical switch in my car, I had to swap in a 4-post moroso cutoff so that when the power is killed, there was no voltage going to the alternator from the battery, and the alternator circuit was also off of the electronics side of the switch that way the car would shut off when pushed. Also, would these Cole Hersee switches handle a 16V alternator with 100 amp output? Nick Craig 1971 Camaro Split Bumper 376ci LS3 | |||
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Anybody? Nick Craig 1971 Camaro Split Bumper 376ci LS3 | |||
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I have the electric solenoid and 16 volt battery and alternator and no problems. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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How is it wired to the electric solenoid? Nick Craig 1971 Camaro Split Bumper 376ci LS3 | |||
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I have the alternator and charging lugs on fused wire going to main on one side of solenoid. On other side the big hot wire goes to starter and one goes to rest of components ign, switch panel etc. That way if switch is off all power is shut off and car dies immediately. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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So is the wire to the alt. always hot? | |||
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Yes, it basically goes to battery, both tie in on the solenoid. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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@ sides of the solenoid. 1 side goes to the battery pos and the other side generally feeds everything in the car including the starter. So you're saying that the alt. is piggybacked on the battery side of the solenoid and remians hot no matter what? | |||
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Yes, because if you put it on starter and ignition side when you turn off power ignition and everything would still be hot as long as alternator is running. Must kill all power when switch is off. Your battery is hot all the time. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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