Quick Fix

I have a couple of those selonids laying around here someplace. They do work pretty good.

Randy

Yes, I,ve had a few ignition switches with highish resistance in the switch itself. Usually they are happy to supply a relay but are not too good on the start solenoid. Same thing with ignition, you can lose a few volts to coil. I suppose you should fix the problem rather than the sympton but a relay is usually a darn sight cheaper than getting starter overhauled. John

they do work wonderfully... and i recommend the hell out of them on fords, and various old tractors....

while i agree with you on the crux of your statement, for the record, i've had a vw starter short and crank over until the battery was unhooked.... the positive cable burned the insulation off it got so hot.(took some time to get the rear seat out and get the cable off...)

One reason to use a battery disconnect I guess... Less chance of needing to grab the first extinguisher mounted just in front of the driver's door.

Les

The one in my Ford welded it's contacts permanently together when I had to crank the engine over for a while to get the fuel pump going after some engine work (V8). The starter just kept turning even after I had removed the key from the ignition. Had to disconnect the battery in a hurry so it wouldn't fry the starter. So much for "greatness". Just another unnecessary part that can break.

Jan

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I like the idea of a kill switch. Dennis

I need to add one on the Baja. I'd hate to roll the car and not be able to kill power quickly. Might happen one of these days...

Les

I have used a main power kill switch in the rear footwell for years, easily accessed from the drivers seat

how about a HD button/switch closer to the starter? Can be installed either under the backseat or in engine compartment. Kinda killing 2 birds with one stone? No need for kill switch and relay.

Anton

I'd rather go with a disconnect switch by the battery. Something I can reach from the driver's seat, once the car settles on it's side or roof.

The fire extinguisher location was perfect. With it being mounted just in front of the driver's door, it never gets in the way on road or off, and is within reach as I exit the vehicle.

Les

I had one of the standard large disconnects that folks install in race style cars mounted up under the dash of a bug...basically above my right knee.... never needed it in an emergency situation, but the peace of mind of knowing it was there was well worth the price of admission.

It's just like my fire extinguisher, peace of mind is worth twice the cost of installing it.