Battery main switch question
#1
Battery main switch question
I am using a GM single wire alternator with internal regulator. I'm needing to wire it through the main battery switch with 2 large studs and 2 small studs. The wiring diagram that came with the switch shows running a wire from one of the small studs to (F) on the alternator and from the other small stud to the (F) on the regulator. HOWEVER with an internal regulator I can't wire it this way.
What is the proper way to wire this so that the alternator will shut down when the main switch is turned off ?
What is the proper way to wire this so that the alternator will shut down when the main switch is turned off ?
#3
Originally Posted by bowtie4542001
Hey DD,
If I remember correctly, I believe you take a 10 gage wire from the back post of the alternator to the + side of the battery.
Chris
If I remember correctly, I believe you take a 10 gage wire from the back post of the alternator to the + side of the battery.
Chris
Curtis
#4
Wouldn't that be the same as using the big posts in the same way ? That's how I have it wired now, but when I turn off the master, it does NOT kill the engine as required by most sanctioning bodies..
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Originally Posted by DrivingMissDD
Wouldn't that be the same as using the big posts in the same way ? That's how I have it wired now, but when I turn off the master, it does NOT kill the engine as required by most sanctioning bodies..
I'd think the small posts on the switch would be independent of the big posts on that kind of switch or you could use a relay
Johnny
#10
No offense all, but this might be one of those 'teachable moments' that Barry is so fond of. We're getting all sorts of differing ideas here so I'm STILL in doubt as to the correct connection(not like the French Connection :shock