CharlieC
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06-24-12 11:48 AM - Post#2240782
I haven't wired a car from scratch since my 67 4x4 Mustang I built many moons ago... couple questions.
My High Torque Starter Solenoid has 3 posts, one large lug connected to the Starter itself, another large lug I assume for the battery cable and the 3rd is a small post I assume goes to my starter switch, which I'll run through a Clutch Safety switch.
I assume the above is correct for a LS motor?
14 gauge wire big enough?
Can I use a stock brake light switch for the neutral safety?
Reason for the bottom item is I can copy the bracket easily enough given there's already one there.
Thanks
Charlie
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 Charlie57
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06-24-12 03:14 PM - Post#2240848
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Charlie,
I am wiring my car with a AAW kit. I have the engine stuff wired with the battery in the trunk and a cut off switch. Your starter sounds just like mine, the small wire goes to the ignition switch. I do not know how to tell the gauge size.
Charlie
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 acardon
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06-24-12 03:38 PM - Post#2240862
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Charlie, 14 gauge will be OK for the starter solenoid, but the brake light switch will not carry the current of the solenoid very long. Lokar has a push button switch that is designed to carry the load. .... Link to NSS switch.
Don
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 Rick_L
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06-24-12 03:44 PM - Post#2240864
In response to acardon
Are you sure 14 gauge is big enough for the solenoid wire? I see it 12 gauge in most of the stock and aftermarket stuff I look at.
Voltage drop on this wire is a big deal and can cause a no crank condition if it drop too low. Better too big than too little.
Another way to do the clutch switch is through a relay. Then you could use a light duty switch.
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 Henrys57wagon
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06-24-12 04:43 PM - Post#2240889
In response to Rick_L
CharlieC, is there a neutral switch on the trany? My Tremic has one from the factory, I will have to look at the wiring diagram that came with my wiring kit to see what is supplied, good day.
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CharlieC
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06-24-12 06:47 PM - Post#2240934
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Henry,
VSS, lockout and reverse lights are all I think is on there. Would be nice if there's a way to add it.
Rick,
If the T56 based switch doesn't pan out, I'll ask for some specifics. I'll go ahead and add a bracket to the pedal hanger.
Charlie
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 farrel 57
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06-25-12 11:01 AM - Post#2241152
In response to CharlieC
I used a starter push button for my neutral switch.I mounted it on the clutch master cylinder, where the lever hits it when the clutch is pressed.AAW used a purple#14 from the switch to solenoid.I added a second solenoid mainly for the ease of wireing.
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CharlieC
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06-25-12 01:22 PM - Post#2241186
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I'm glad you posted that pic of your MC and Wiper mod you had to do. I'm trying to make it work w/o doing it, but glad to see I was thinking the right way if I do need to make the mod.
Charlie
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