I would think the best place would be as close to the battery as
possible. In an NHRA car the battery is typically in the trunk. The
reason I think closest to the battery is best is because the wire that
runs to the switch is unprotected. Only the wire after the switch can be
powered down so if you have a 20 foot long car with the battery mounted
under the hood you will have a lot of very heavy gauge wire running to
the switch that is powered up at all times . We put ours about 6"from
the battery on the side of the car for this reason.
Dahlgren
Dan Warner wrote:
>
> The disconnect switch MUST be accessible in any attitude the vehicle may
> come to rest in. If behind a door or panel might not be the best idea. NHRA
> style at the rear of the vehicle is good. The electrical system may have
> more than 1 ground, I think disconnecting the + side would be best. If you
> ask a tech head you could probably get a better answer than from me. I'll
> bet the list has any number of ideas on how to accomplish this deal.
>
> Dan W
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary/Ellen Wilkinson <dan.w@mindspring.com>
> To: list <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 10:57 PM
> Subject: cut-off switch
>
> > attn: Dan Warner,
> > A couple of questions about the new battery disconnect switch, see III-11.
> > Can the switch be located under or behind a clearly marked access door?
> > Can the switch be operated remotely by a clearly marked push/pull lever,
> rod
> > or cable?
> > I assume the disconnect switch should be in the + battery cable.
> > Thanks for your help and response.
> > Gary & Ellen Wilkinson
> > Utah Salt Flats Racing Association
> >
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