Monte,
I also have one sitting on my desk, just haven't got around to installing it
yet. I do remember reading that it is better to install it on the ground
side just in case something should happen and it shorted out. Your choice of
mount location agrees with what I plan to do.
Mike
'79B
----- Original Message -----
From: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
To: "MG list" <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:38 PM
Subject: battery shut off
> Happy Holidays to all.
> A few months back, I was trying to find out why the 79B wouldn't start,
> and
> the wiring under the dash and in the steering column starting smoking. I
> quickly pulled off a battery cable and only had to end up replacing the
> faulty ignition switch and part of the brown hot wire. If I hadn't had the
> battery cover off and the lever-type battery post connectors, I think I
> would have had a real mess; probably ruining the loom, and possibly
> burning
> the car and the garage/house too.
> Therefore, I've decided I want to install a battery cut off switch. I
> think
> right behind the passenger seat on the vertical section of metal (I'm sure
> there is a technical name for this) just in front of the battery would be
> ideal. There I could also routinely reach over after parking and shut it
> off
> to avoid theft. I have purchased the cut off switch from O'Reilly's for
> $46
> and a couple of connectors. I believe I should just cut the positive cable
> between the starter and the positive battery post, slice on some
> connectors
> on the two cut ends, and attach them to the cut off switch. Before
> cutting
> a hole in the metal and taking this on, I'd like any advise from people
> that
> have BTDT.
> Thanks,
> Monte
> 79B, Carmine
> 67B, BRG
> 74 1/2 Rust, parts car
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