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Old 12-10-2011, 04:15 PM
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Default Battery Disconnect Question

Hello ,
I would like to add a battery disconnect switch on my Cub 149. I see some that attach to the battery neg side terminal, however I would like to attach it to the positive side if I can. Has anyone done this and if so what did you use?
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Old 12-10-2011, 04:19 PM
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It really don't matter which side you add that device to. It is more important to get one to handle the right Amperage.
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It really don't matter which side you add that device to. It is more important to get one to handle the right Amperage.
i agree get a good heavy one and i would srink tube the ends batt cables if you put on posi side so it don't short on frame work. i seen a guy at race track part of the i that you crimp got up agains the frame and battery blow up wasn't pretty
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I'd switch the negative, just because if for any reason the switch shorts out...it won't blow anything up.

I've got a blade type on a big block (468 CI) 10.5 : 1 compression car. Even with all the current needed to crank that hoss, it works fine.

OTOH, if the key switch is working, you've already got a disconnect. A few min with a meter will let you know if there's any current flowing or if a battery disconnect will be helpful.

On one hand it's preventative medicine. On the other hand, it's one more point of potential failure. :-)

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