J.C. Whitney sells the same switch Moss sells for 50 buck for 12-18 bucks
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From: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
To: MG list <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 9:12 PM
Subject: battery cut off switch
>
>Tom-
>
>Moss shows a competition style battery cut off switch, large blade
>handle, 2 serious connecting lugs, a fat body. I purchased one similar
>at Carlisle several years ago for $12.00. The hot rod mags, speed shops,
>Summit racing mail order, sell these for under $35.00.
>
>When I installed mine, I drilled a hole in the inner fender, passender
>side, where there is a slightly depressed area, not the big concave
>part. It takes 1 hole to mount the switch, about 3/4", if memory is any
>good. The handle end is outside the car, in the wheel well, & can be
>assessed by reaching over the tire, or turning the wheel. Suprisingly,
>this is a "clean" area, no dirt, not much, if any, water. The connecting
>lugs are in the engine compartment. If the planning is correct, the end
>of the battery cable that goes to the starter, will reach the switch. A
>new cable with holes in each end, from the local auto parts, runs from
>the switch to the starter. Position the switch high enough that it
>clears the tire at full lock.
>
>While this may be an unusual location, it has several advantages. It is
>out of sight, easily accessible- you would be suprised how often I cut
>the battery when working on the car, since it only takes a second, & is
>so much safer.
>
>The hidden, but very noteworthy advantage to this location involves jump
>starting. Now you have an easily accessible remote battery terminal to
>jumpn another car, or have yours jump started without all that digging
>around, looking for a screwdriver to get the battery cover off, & the
>other car's headlights will provide light to see by. It is an easy place
>to hook up a trickle charger for those who don't drive there cars
>regularly.
>
>It is an intrusion in the engine compartment, however, & not concourse.
>I covered the always hot terminal with RTV, to provide total insulation.
>I did hook a small fused line to that terminal for the clock & radio
>memory wires. A short piece of rubber hose is the removable insulator
>for the other terminal. I have both cars set up that way, & highly
>recommend it as the most practical of locations.
>
>Jim Stuart
>
>1974 4.2L MGBGT
>1975 3.5L MGB
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