battery cut out switch

[JackA]

Intellitek make excellent ones, but I think, only 12 or higher. Here is a link:

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-converters/002733.htm

 

[mshmodela]

Mikes sells a kit with a switch bracket that fits on the starter bottom bolt. HERE

Ordered.... I hate fires!!! thanks Mike V. Florida

 

[roccaas]

Do a search on Ebay Motors for ratching relay, I think they made made by Cole-Hesse. You don't have to buy on Ebay, but it will give an idea what you are looking for.

It looks very much like a 1960's starter solenoid. They cost about 50-60 dollars.

JB

Is this the silver device that looks like a Flux Capacitor on a 1985 DeLorean? $24 ?

 

[29 Tudor]

No, I don't believe that's a ratcheting relay. That looks like a common Ford starter solenoid and sells for about $15.00 at NAPA. The ratcheting relays I'm familiar with are somewhat larger than that. They are often used on RV's to connect the house batteries to the RV. I've never seen one that operated on 6 volts but they may be out there.

sd

 

[sidhartha]

Is it called a ratcheting relay or latching relay? A Google search finds 12 volt latching relays but nothing 6 volt.

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

I mounted the lever style on the top frame member so the lever sets in the corner of the battery access hole in the floorboard,I had to notch the edge of the hole about 3/4" but it is still covered by the cover plate. Invisable but still easily accessible by lifting the floor mat.

 

[Dodge]

I just used one of the terminal posts ones it cost 6.99 and you just turn the green knob
to disconnect or connect it. works great.

 

[1931 flamingo]

Dodge: Do a search about batt cut out sw. Many have reported problems with the green knob ones. FWIW
Paul in CT

 

[bobpo1]

I mounted mine on the seat riser as shown in the photos. I love the location as I can turn it on when I get in the driver's seat and then shut it off as I'm getting out of the coupe. Another nice thing is that it is pretty much out-of-sight.
Hope the photos come out clear.....Good Luck....

 

[CooperClaude]

Bought kit from Mike's. Mounted on starter bolt . Can easily be mounted on firewall without extra wiring also. Reach under dash to use . Have a fire, you'll get one plus starter mounted 30 amp fuse. I know from sad experience.

 

[Bruce Adams]

I put my battery shut off switch THROUGH the fire wall so I can turn it off and on with my toe.
I set it to the hippie saying RIGHT ON so I remember which way is off and on.

 

[mtd1960]

Can someone post a photo of what one of the starter mounted switches looks like when mounted? Thanks

 

[mshmodela]

Here's mine:

 

[mtd1960]

Thank you. Picture helps alot

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

At the Studebaker show and swap yesterday someone had a cutoff switch built as a knife switch. I always thought if you use a master cutoff switch this would be the best style, but I didn't know anyone makes and sells them. This was a manufactured part that mounted right on the battery post.

 

[1931 flamingo]

I've seen that type before Tom. Older redone shoebox Ford, may be old school.
Paul in CT

 

[Mitch//pa]

At the Studebaker show and swap yesterday someone had a cutoff switch built as a knife switch. I always thought if you use a master cutoff switch this would be the best style, but I didn't know anyone makes and sells them. This was a manufactured part that mounted right on the battery post.

look what i have here

 

[Patrick L.]

i put my battery shut off switch through the fire wall so i can turn it off and on with my toe.
I set it to the hippie saying right on so i remember which way is off and on.

lol !

 

[Super88]

My local Autozone carries the knife type switch and they have them listed online for $24.99.

 

[tiger.1000]

Mitch and Super.....that's a bit clumsy and besides are we now going to get into the debate about pot-metal (Mazak) castings; or......are they solid brass? Be interesting to know....