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Old 07-04-2018, 08:08 AM   #21
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Awesome. May I ask where you found it? I would like to get one too.
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Old 07-04-2018, 03:06 PM   #22
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My perfect batter shutoff is my fingers. I always disconnect the + battery cable when putting the a car away. Yeah, on my 33 I have to bend down, fold the mat back and lift the wood cover. That is a lot less bother then several burned up cars and a burned up shop. The V8 times a few years ago had pictures of a guys garage that burned up toasting several expensive cars not to mention his shop and tools.
When I want to drive any of my old Fords, I can push on and twist the connecter onto the battery post and it starts and charges fine. I have been doing this for 20 years and never had any kind of problem. I hook/unhook the battery tender anyway so I am at the battery location. Works for me.
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Old 07-04-2018, 03:39 PM   #23
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I have used the one that Pet Hoovy posted,Green knob no problems for years now ,it needs to be tight ,Ted
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Old 07-04-2018, 03:49 PM   #24
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There are a lot of complaints about the ones with the green knob shown in "PeteHoovey"'s post, but I have used them for years. Every time I use one, I take a piece of sandpaper and make sure that the contact surfaces are clean and shiny. I've never had any problems with them. I'm sure they could become a problem if you let them get dirty or corroded.
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Old 07-04-2018, 03:56 PM   #25
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I still use the often criticized "Green Knob" switch that mounts on one battery post. It is not expensive and doesn't require running heavy cables or other modifications. It is reliable, and the knob can be unscrewed and removed to foil theft.I have had them on all my cars. I get them from C&C (800-266-0470) as part number A-143000-C, $13. The also stock a permanent mount type, A-14300-D, $30.
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Old 07-04-2018, 04:36 PM   #26
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I’d prefer to mount an electrical shut-off in an easy-to-access location under the dash on my 34 Fords. What have you used in terms or product and how/where did you install the shut-off device? I’d prefer not to install under the battery access. Thank you.
Just curious as to why we do this ?--I have one on my 34 but it is the only car I have ever had one on--Is it because we value them so much?---Is the wiring so poor that it should be done?--Do I have no faith in my own work?--Why didn't Henry do this?--The electrical system on my car is so small and simple compared to cars produced now--What say ye_____________
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Old 07-04-2018, 05:08 PM   #27
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For the old cars, lack of fused circuits is the best reason. A burning wire can start a fire. It was relatively common for cars to catch fire back in the 19-teens & twentys.
Wiring got better in the thirtys & fortys but that old cloth covered stuff likes to deteriorate unless it is updated.

Most all aircraft still have a master switch so that the battery can be taken off line if problems arise. The recip aircraft all still have magnetos and turbines are good if the fire is still lit so they will keep running in the event of an electrical failure.
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Old 07-06-2018, 07:47 PM   #28
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In the old wiring there's something Rats like ,latex ??
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Old 07-06-2018, 11:28 PM   #29
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I use one one because my solenoid caught on fire and I didn't have the proper size wrench with me to take a batt cable off. I now have a shut-off AND appropriate wrenches. I was lucky!!
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