Quick Fix

On Jun 25, 9:39 pm, Project Magnet #1 >
wrote:
> Jan Andersson wrote:
> > Project Magnet #1 wrote:
> >> Joey Tribiani wrote:
> >>> "Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>>> Joey Tribiani wrote:
> >>>>> > wrote in message
> ...
>
> >>>>> On Jun 25, 3:18 pm, Dennis > wrote:
> >>>>>>> Today my son and I wired a ford selnoid as his vw was having a hard
> >>>>>>> time starting. Very simple and cheap, under $10.00 and about 15 min
> >>>>>>> work...I can't believe just how well this works. I've seen others do
> >>>>>>> this before but never tried it myself. I know many object to
> >>>>>>> shortcuts but it works for me. Dennis
> >>>>>> I have a couple of those selonids laying around here someplace.
> >>>>>> They do work pretty good.
> >>>>>> Randy
> >>>>> they do work wonderfully... and i recommend the hell out of them on
> >>>>> fords, and various old tractors....
>
> >>>> The one in my Ford welded it's contacts permanently together when I
> >>>> had to crank the engine over for a while to get the fuel pump going
> >>>> after some engine work (V8). The starter just kept turning even
> >>>> after I had removed the key from the ignition. Had to disconnect the
> >>>> battery in a hurry so it wouldn't fry the starter.
> >>>> So much for "greatness". Just another unnecessary part that can break.
>
> >>>> Jan
> >>> while i agree with you on the crux of your statement, for the record,
> >>> i've had a vw starter short and crank over until the battery was
> >>> unhooked.... the positive cable burned the insulation off it got so
> >>> hot.(took some time to get the rear seat out and get the cable off...)
>
> >> One reason to use a battery disconnect I guess... Less chance of
> >> needing to grab the first extinguisher mounted just in front of the
> >> driver's door.
>
> >> Les
>
> > I have used a main power kill switch in the rear footwell for years,
> > easily accessed from the drivers seat
>
> I need to add one on the Baja. I'd hate to roll the car and not be able
> to kill power quickly. Might happen one of these days...
>
> http://triumphchoppers.com/albums/album49/aet.sized.jpg
>
> <G>
>
> Les

how about a HD button/switch closer to the starter? Can be installed
either under the backseat or in engine compartment. Kinda killing 2
birds with one stone? No need for kill switch and relay.

Anton

anton wrote:
> On Jun 25, 9:39 pm, Project Magnet #1 >
> wrote:
>> Jan Andersson wrote:
>>> Project Magnet #1 wrote:
>>>> Joey Tribiani wrote:
>>>>> "Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> Joey Tribiani wrote:
>>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>> On Jun 25, 3:18 pm, Dennis > wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Today my son and I wired a ford selnoid as his vw was having a hard
>>>>>>>>> time starting. Very simple and cheap, under $10.00 and about 15 min
>>>>>>>>> work...I can't believe just how well this works. I've seen others do
>>>>>>>>> this before but never tried it myself. I know many object to
>>>>>>>>> shortcuts but it works for me. Dennis
>>>>>>>> I have a couple of those selonids laying around here someplace.
>>>>>>>> They do work pretty good.
>>>>>>>> Randy
>>>>>>> they do work wonderfully... and i recommend the hell out of them on
>>>>>>> fords, and various old tractors....
>>>>>> The one in my Ford welded it's contacts permanently together when I
>>>>>> had to crank the engine over for a while to get the fuel pump going
>>>>>> after some engine work (V8). The starter just kept turning even
>>>>>> after I had removed the key from the ignition. Had to disconnect the
>>>>>> battery in a hurry so it wouldn't fry the starter.
>>>>>> So much for "greatness". Just another unnecessary part that can break.
>>>>>> Jan
>>>>> while i agree with you on the crux of your statement, for the record,
>>>>> i've had a vw starter short and crank over until the battery was
>>>>> unhooked.... the positive cable burned the insulation off it got so
>>>>> hot.(took some time to get the rear seat out and get the cable off...)
>>>> One reason to use a battery disconnect I guess... Less chance of
>>>> needing to grab the first extinguisher mounted just in front of the
>>>> driver's door.
>>>> Les
>>> I have used a main power kill switch in the rear footwell for years,
>>> easily accessed from the drivers seat
>> I need to add one on the Baja. I'd hate to roll the car and not be able
>> to kill power quickly. Might happen one of these days...
>>
>> http://triumphchoppers.com/albums/album49/aet.sized.jpg
>>
>> <G>
>>
>> Les
>
> how about a HD button/switch closer to the starter? Can be installed
> either under the backseat or in engine compartment. Kinda killing 2
> birds with one stone? No need for kill switch and relay.

I'd rather go with a disconnect switch by the battery. Something I can
reach from the driver's seat, once the car settles on it's side or roof.

The fire extinguisher location was perfect. With it being mounted just
in front of the driver's door, it never gets in the way on road or off,
and is within reach as I exit the vehicle.

Les

"Project Magnet #1" > wrote in message
...
> One reason to use a battery disconnect I guess... Less chance of needing
> to grab the first extinguisher mounted just in front of the driver's door.
>
> Les

I had one of the standard large disconnects that folks install in race style
cars mounted up under the dash of a bug...basically above my right knee....
never needed it in an emergency situation, but the peace of mind of knowing
it was there was well worth the price of admission.

Joey Tribiani wrote:
> "Project Magnet #1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > One reason to use a battery disconnect I guess... Less chance of needing
>> to grab the first extinguisher mounted just in front of the driver's door.
>>
>> Les
>
> I had one of the standard large disconnects that folks install in race style
> cars mounted up under the dash of a bug...basically above my right knee....
> never needed it in an emergency situation, but the peace of mind of knowing
> it was there was well worth the price of admission.

It's just like my fire extinguisher, peace of mind is worth twice the
cost of installing it.