1979, 0.5A parasitic drain

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12-12-2016, 11:58 PM

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Metalhead140

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Originally Posted by gkull

My 79 began killing batteries after a completely new hot rod motor install. I eventually traced it down to my aftermarket digital multi spark and dizzy setup.

My fix was to install a battery shut off switch.

http://www.batterymart.com/p-battery-cut-off-switch.html?utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=C PC&utm_campaign=PLA&utm_term=keyed%20bat tery%20shut%20off%20switch&creative={cre ative}&device=c&network=o&matchtype=e

That's interesting... I've recently installed a new engine with fuel injection and an msd 6al box. I'd pulled the fuses to the fuel injection, but didn't think to check the supply to the msd. Sorry I haven't come back to report here, I've had some other things come up so probably won't get back to this for a couple of weeks, but I will let you all know what I find when I do.

Edit: I do like battery cutoff switches, and would probably go straight to installing one if I hadn't spent a considerable amount of effort to get my clock working...

Last edited by Metalhead140; 12-13-2016 at 12:01 AM.