Oh, all mechanical actuation? That's neat, I must have let Keith's talk
about relays creep in here. The cut off switch requirement was added to the
2000 rule book to advertise the 2001 requirement. It was not in the 1999
rules.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Byrnes <rick@rbmotorsports.com>
To: Jim Dincau <jdincau@qnet.com>; Dan Warner <dwarner@electrorent.com>;
<ARDUNDOUG@aol.com>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: Battery cut off?
> > want the switch located on or near the battery with remote actuation I
> > don't have much faith in an automatic, electrical device that is going
to
> > sit unused (and probably un maintained) for years in an alkali/saline
> > environment working the first time it is required.
>
> Jim, I think you misunderstood my earlier post. The inertia switch is in
> addition to the "normal" battery cut off switch, which has been in the
book
> since before I built my car in 88 and 89. The Moroso switches have also
> been available, along with markings just like mentioned earlier.
> I agree with you that the POS (+) cable must be interrupted. I believe
our
> scrutineers have, and will continue to approve only the properly wired
> switches. The afore mentioned inertia switch is a redundant safety device
> that only activates and disconnects a normally closed switch when hit with
> the force of an accident. (even a 10 to 15 mph collision). The mechanics
> are sealed and quite simple.
> BTW, I believe the electrical cut off switch has been a requirement all
> along. The specific function has just been more carefully defined to
avoid
> confusion. I will follow up with a Ford part number on Friday when I'm
back
> in town. Gotta go interview another candidate.
>
> Rick Byrnes
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