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1. Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: LBC286@aol.com; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:31:19 EST; A question came up on the Spridgets list about which line to use when installing a battery cutoff switch in a car. The concensus is to install it in the line that goes to the chassis...that is, the n; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00025.html (7,592 bytes)
2. Re: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mjb@phase.cs.utah.edu>; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:39:08 -0700 (MST); If you put the cutoff switch on the non-chassis side, the alternator or generator can still be turning enough to keep the ignition system energized, so the motor may keep running. If the cutoff switc; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00026.html (7,581 bytes)
3. RE: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Mark Miller <markm@tutsys.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:18:16 -0800; I respectfully disagree. Since there is most likely another connection to ground from the charging system (bolt through the alternator, various straps, etc.) having the cut off on either side (or eve; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00028.html (9,201 bytes)
4. RE: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:33:19 -0800; Breaking the circuit (on either side) between a running alternator and the battery is NOT a good idea. The alternator is fully capable of generating enough voltage to fry it's diodes (and possibly ev; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00029.html (8,856 bytes)
5. RE: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 15:02:19 -0800; Oops. Meant "... short either battery terminal to the CHASSIS ...".; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00030.html (7,982 bytes)
6. Re: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Bob Hamilton <hamilton@cast.navnet.net>; Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 20:53:33 -0400; All my Sunbeam Talbots are POS ground and I have the cutoff switch on the NEG side which is the hot side in this situation. Never had a problem and don't understand why it would cause a problem. The; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00031.html (8,902 bytes)
7. RE: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Chuck Rothfuss <crothfuss@coastalnet.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 21:34:55 -0500; This is a hot topic on both the shop-talk and land-speed lists tonite. I know what you mean about disconnecting the positive lead without also shutting off the alternators field lead. I "saw the lig; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00032.html (9,807 bytes)
8. RE: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 19:19:43 -0800; That will work on _some_ alternators, although I'd still want to disconnect the field connection first, wait for the magnetic field to decay, and only then disconnect the alternator output. BUT, mos; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00033.html (8,245 bytes)
9. Re: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 23:30:50 -0600; Because your car just crashed and the first worker on the scene wants to kill the electrical system. Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Chev Suburban LOON,; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00036.html (7,836 bytes)
10. RE: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: "Steve Budde" <super_racenut@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 22:15:19 PST; Just incase you happen to be upside down or resting comfortable parked against the guardrail at your local speedway/AutoX/SoloII event, and have not yet reached full mental capacity the saftey worke; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00037.html (7,901 bytes)
11. Re: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@cs.utah.edu>; Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 23:22:22 -0700 (MST); the safety workers need to be able to stop your car from running. You forgot to mention the bit about the electric fuel pump continuing to feed the flames. mjb.; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00038.html (7,528 bytes)
12. Re: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 00:32:16 -0800; Yes, of course. I was thinking more along the lines of an under-hood switch, for storage or something. In that case, why not leave the alternator wired directly to the battery (through a suitable fus; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00039.html (8,221 bytes)
13. Re: Batt. cutoff switch (score: 1): Author: Richard Welty <rwelty@suespammers.org>; Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 09:49:29 -0500; there are standard ways of doing a cut off switch in a alternator equipped the way that i used in my IT car, and recommend to others in my capacity as a tech inspector, is to purchase the 3 pole type; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00040.html (8,711 bytes)

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