Battery Disconnect
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Heel & Toe
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Battery Disconnect
For my '78, do I need an "In-Line Disconnect" or a "Top Terminal Mount" or a "Top Terminal Mount with Wingnut".
Here is the link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...000926/c-10101
Also, do you guys recommend this type of switch?
Thanks in advance!
CaddyGuy
Here is the link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...000926/c-10101
Also, do you guys recommend this type of switch?
Thanks in advance!
CaddyGuy
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by CaddyGuy
For my '78, do I need an "In-Line Disconnect" or a "Top Terminal Mount" or a "Top Terminal Mount with Wingnut".
Here is the link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...000926/c-10101
Also, do you guys recommend this type of switch?
Thanks in advance!
CaddyGuy
Here is the link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...000926/c-10101
Also, do you guys recommend this type of switch?
Thanks in advance!
CaddyGuy
Do you have a problem with your battery losing it's charge too soon, or is it that you just don't run the car enough?
A dissconnect is a good idea for long storage, as is a battery tender found in most stores for $35. The tender will keep the battery live and healthy for a lot longer than a dissconnect will.
Now, if you have an abnormal drain on the battery I would suggest finding that draw and fixing it before you spend money on a dissconnest or tender.
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
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From: Dayton, Ohio
I have installed a bunch of these.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1206
Just looked at the instructions--there wrong.The instructions are for the top post disconnect.The one in the pic installs in 5 min. and you dont have to cut battery cables.Take the **** with you for a little theft control.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1206
Just looked at the instructions--there wrong.The instructions are for the top post disconnect.The one in the pic installs in 5 min. and you dont have to cut battery cables.Take the **** with you for a little theft control.
Last edited by ...Roger...; Oct 11, 2006 at 11:15 PM.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Do you have a problem with your battery losing it's charge too soon, or is it that you just don't run the car enough?
A dissconnect is a good idea for long storage, as is a battery tender found in most stores for $35. The tender will keep the battery live and healthy for a lot longer than a dissconnect will.
Now, if you have an abnormal drain on the battery I would suggest finding that draw and fixing it before you spend money on a dissconnest or tender.
A dissconnect is a good idea for long storage, as is a battery tender found in most stores for $35. The tender will keep the battery live and healthy for a lot longer than a dissconnect will.
Now, if you have an abnormal drain on the battery I would suggest finding that draw and fixing it before you spend money on a dissconnest or tender.
Both, I have a problem with the vette losing charge after 4 or 5 days of no driving....and I don't drive it more than once a week (I have a motorcycle, cheaper on the gas).
Also, there is a lot of theft going on in my apartment complex...just last week, a brand new Z06 (dealer tags still on) had all 4 tires swiped. So yeah, maybe this switch will be a slight deterent.
So yeah, I don't have the now how to find the draw either. Anyone live in Houston, TX that want too help
? What is exactly a battery tender? And witch one would you recommend?
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
This is one of the better battery tenders available that's under $100. It's a great one.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DG
As far as the draw, that needs to be found. There are a lot of Texas members and if you can find one and gt him to come assist that would be great. Finding the draw is important as they imply an electrical problem, and they can over time become big problems and cause things like shorts and even small electrical fires.
Sorry to hear about all the theft.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DG
As far as the draw, that needs to be found. There are a lot of Texas members and if you can find one and gt him to come assist that would be great. Finding the draw is important as they imply an electrical problem, and they can over time become big problems and cause things like shorts and even small electrical fires.
Sorry to hear about all the theft.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 123
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From: Westminster MD
Originally Posted by CaddyGuy
For my '78, do I need an "In-Line Disconnect" or a "Top Terminal Mount" or a "Top Terminal Mount with Wingnut".
Here is the link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...000926/c-10101
Also, do you guys recommend this type of switch?
Thanks in advance!
CaddyGuy
Here is the link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...000926/c-10101
Also, do you guys recommend this type of switch?
Thanks in advance!
CaddyGuy
Safety Car
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From: Inver Grove Minnesota
Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: McComb Ms.
caddy, i have a '79 and i bought a switch that i mounted behind my passengers seat thru the bulkhead.It has a switch you turn like a key you can actually take the key with you so a thief would have to find a way to flip the switch. on the '79 there was a hole it fit perfectly through all i had to do was drill 2 holes 3/16th or so for the mounting bolts and put a piece of 3/4 plywood on the inside to shim it where it was almost flush with bulkhead, cost around $10 and i think 300 amp.I'll post a link, got mine at advance autoparts but i've since seen them at walmart etc.mine is the first one in the picture...
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...ttery+Switches
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...ttery+Switches
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have one of these from http://www.summitracing.com
mounted behind my drivers seat.
part # Sum-G1432 $16.95
mounted behind my drivers seat.
part # Sum-G1432 $16.95
Racer
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From: McComb Ms.
i installed mine because something was draining my already weak battery when i first bought the car. I think it was my alarm which i clipped and chunked during restoration. I put the switch in to ensure i never had to ask for a jump if i was away from home.I've since with a new battery left the car for weeks and get in and it turn right over.It has come in handy for doing electrical things like finding a hot wire that only works when key is on etc.a thief theoretically will have to reroute wiring if they plan on driving off. it has several good points
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
I saw a cool theft deterent before. Does everyone know what the electric trailer jacks are?
This guy installed them up under the body behind the tires...just to the rear of the axle tubes. He has a wireless switch, and upon exiting, would set the electric jacks to full extension, lifting the rear drive wheels off the ground. Hard work but I bet it did the job.
This guy installed them up under the body behind the tires...just to the rear of the axle tubes. He has a wireless switch, and upon exiting, would set the electric jacks to full extension, lifting the rear drive wheels off the ground. Hard work but I bet it did the job.
Race Director
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I saw a cool theft deterent before. Does everyone know what the electric trailer jacks are?
This guy installed them up under the body behind the tires...just to the rear of the axle tubes. He has a wireless switch, and upon exiting, would set the electric jacks to full extension, lifting the rear drive wheels off the ground. Hard work but I bet it did the job.
This guy installed them up under the body behind the tires...just to the rear of the axle tubes. He has a wireless switch, and upon exiting, would set the electric jacks to full extension, lifting the rear drive wheels off the ground. Hard work but I bet it did the job.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by DWncchs
Durango -your making that up -right?Your just seeing if were paying attention.
No, that was serious. He really did it. Guy named Adam did it to a Plymouth.