Battrery Quick Disconnect Install
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From: Warrenville IL
Battrery Quick Disconnect Install
First, what the heck is wrong with the search function? I would gladly read some old threads on this subject but no matter what terms I put in I get 250 results, 248 of which have no relevance to my request.
I currently have a ****/screw style battery quick disconnect. I'm not a fan of it. The threads never really want to seat correctly and too frequently I unscrew it more than I should so that is a pain. I've been looking at this at NAPA as an alteranative.
Anybody install one of these? Anybody got any pictures of their quick disconnect, either this one or some other installation?
I currently have a ****/screw style battery quick disconnect. I'm not a fan of it. The threads never really want to seat correctly and too frequently I unscrew it more than I should so that is a pain. I've been looking at this at NAPA as an alteranative.
Anybody install one of these? Anybody got any pictures of their quick disconnect, either this one or some other installation?
Drifting
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From: Marina CA
That's fairly light duty type of switch. Cole-Hersee has a complete line of battery disconnects. Go to their website and look at the different ones. We use CH electrical products in the fire trucks, police cars and ambulances because it's a quality product and they don't break.
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Wirth products are sturdy and reliable. I've used them on a 1979, 1967, and 1974.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...ery+disconnect
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...ery+disconnect
Last edited by Paul L; Mar 20, 2009 at 04:30 PM.
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From: Front Range
Personally, I use this one: http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...tegory_Code=BE
Made by Sytek. Very happy with it.
Made by Sytek. Very happy with it.
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paul 74 that is exactly what I was looking for but must have missed. A side-mount guillotine style that fits in the C3 battery compartment. I'll have to order one right up or run out to JC tomorrow. Thanks!
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Glad to be of help. A little di-electric grease does not hurt to keep it moving well.
Melting Slicks
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From: Norfolk VA
Are you having battery drain problems? These battery quick disconnect devices are just putting a band aid on the problem. Try to find the cause of the problem (if it exists) and correct it.
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The purposes of the battery disconnect are numerous: cheap anti-theft device; allows you to leave doors and hood open at car shows without pulling a battery cable; allows you to work on the electrical system without pulling battery cable; keeps kids/grandkids from discharging the battery when they leave a door open, etc.; and prevents discharges if you have an illusive 'battery drain'.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Burlington wisconsin
I use a Painless Wiring disconnect. Doubles as a hidden kill switch & a battery disconnect. Easy to use, just hit the button where ever you decide to put it & the system is dead. Hit it again and your up & running. Part # 30206
http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...rchField=30206
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
First, what the heck is wrong with the search function? I would gladly read some old threads on this subject but no matter what terms I put in I get 250 results, 248 of which have no relevance to my request.
I currently have a ****/screw style battery quick disconnect. I'm not a fan of it. The threads never really want to seat correctly and too frequently I unscrew it more than I should so that is a pain. I've been looking at this at NAPA as an alteranative.
Anybody install one of these? Anybody got any pictures of their quick disconnect, either this one or some other installation?
I currently have a ****/screw style battery quick disconnect. I'm not a fan of it. The threads never really want to seat correctly and too frequently I unscrew it more than I should so that is a pain. I've been looking at this at NAPA as an alteranative.
Anybody install one of these? Anybody got any pictures of their quick disconnect, either this one or some other installation?
I used to have the issue with over unscrewing and the **** coming off, but I counted the number of turns needed for a good disconnect and remembered it. Works fine that way.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Wayne IN
That's cool, but not $165 cool. I stick with my $9 ****.
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The car had a battery drain when I bought it. Found it on the way home when the dash caught fire, headlight switch shorted out. That's been fixed...
Actually, I like having the switch to quickly kill the power source in that instance, and my doors didn't lock properly until yesterday. So I put one of the key'd buttons on the battery compartment and just unscrewed the **** and locked the compartment.
Actually, I like having the switch to quickly kill the power source in that instance, and my doors didn't lock properly until yesterday. So I put one of the key'd buttons on the battery compartment and just unscrewed the **** and locked the compartment.
