Group,
I mounted the battery in the rear of my car a couple of years ago. At
that time I installed a cut-off switch in the circuit (positive cable).
I mounted it just below the trunk lid. It is accessible unless the car
is standing on its tail.
Tom,, Redding CA #216 D/CC
John Beckett wrote:
>
> I have had a cut off switch on my /CC for ten years now. It's mounted on the
> firewall, because its close to the battery as Dave suggested. Lionel's old
> Lakester had two batteries mounted in the rear and the switch close by, but
> with no body in that area it was easy to access.
>
> Where has anyone else mounted them and how do you get to it?
>
> John Beckett, LSR #79
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dahlgren" <dahlgren@uconect.net>
> To: <Land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 9:53 AM
> Subject: Re: cut-off switch
>
> > 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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