[gadwhite]

I know I have seen threads on these, but can't find them. Does anyone have a picture of one installed, or can anyone give me a couple of pointers? Picked it up at Harborfreight( $5.99), part looks good, but instructions are [email protected]

 

[geh458]

Here's a complete kit with a mounting bracket from Summit Racing. You will need a mounting bracket, unless you plan to put a hole through a body panel.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLA%2DFR1002&N=700+%2D107651+115&autoview=sku

On racecars, the switch is mounted in various locations, but alway within reach of safety personnel in the event of an accident. On my car, the switch was mounted on the right front fender. I've seen people wire it in between the negative battery terminal and ground, and I've seen it between the positive terminal and the starter which is where mine was. Here's the best picture I could find of it:

 

[crashmctavish]

Rocket science?
big wires
put it in the live feed from the battery
Regards

 

[gadwhite]

Thanks

Thanks guys. I saw a thread where there appeared to be a bracket for attaching the switch to the battery terminal( pos) If anyones knows the thread let me know. Searched battery, battery cutoff, cutoff ,battery cut-off, cut-off ,battery switch. No luck.

 

[510rcr]

Try Pegasus Auto Racing

I put one as required (SCCA) in my Datsun 510 race car when I built it years back. I bought it from pegasus and as I recall it had good instructions. If you have a car with an alternator you need a special one with a resistor as seen below. I just had to replace the resistor as it was crumbling but never failed (some type of stone or ceramic??) and they sold it seperately. I have never had a related failure. Without the resistor they say you can fry parts. See paste below, Pegasus has a great tech dept you can call & talk to as well. Good luck

Matt

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/

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[ghnl]

...Harborfreight( $5.99), part looks good, but instructions are [email protected]

Unfortunately, most of the items at HF are also crap... The switch might look OK, it'll probabaly work OK (for a while) but I'd be afraid it'd fail just when you need it most.

Why are you wanting a battery disconnect switch? There is another type that attaches directly to a battery post. Racing organizations require an external disconnect so that all electrical power can be cut by a safety worker in the event of an 'incident'. The disconnect that attaches to the battery does not meet that requirement but it is useful when you are working on your car and want to be able to quickly & easily connect/disconnect the battery.

 

[gadwhite]

Why

Thanks for the info. Basically the reason I want the disconnect, is to just prevent battery drain, and slow down any thief. My car is not a race car. It can sit undriven for up to two weeks.

 

[he3r0]

It is not the same one but it works the same (it was aleready on the car and it does look stock)
I - negative from the battery
II - grounded to the alfa`s body

 

[gadwhite]

Thanks

Maciej Thanks that gives me the idea.