Paranoid Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hello Gents, The VARA (Vintage Auto Racing Association) requires that a "Master Battery/Kill Switch" be installed. I spoke with tech support at Pegasus Auto Racing Supply and they recommended this switch..(See Attached) I am running the following:Type " A " Circuit 12v Generator.. typical "Arm and Field" poles.The " L" (Load) terminal from the voltage regulator is powering my fuse box.The Master Battery/Kill Switch is intended to be used as both " Ignition On " & " Kill "A " Push to Start " button will be used. The Master Battery/Kill switch must completely cut battery power to the car and shut off engine. My question is: How would you do this? Just as I think I have it figured out...I doubt myself and would like a second opinion. Thanks, Russell. Untitled 1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I like to put the switch on the negative side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 So, you wold no longer have an ignition switch. Just the master kill switch and a push button to energize the starter solenoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Dwight, That was my initial thought..(Just to keep it simple)..but after thinking about it!.....Yeah, I would like to have the basic accessories that are alwayshot...(lights, horn..etc)If Someone could direct me in the right path as far as the proper wire configuration to the master kill switch so that it cuts power and kills the engine I couldtake care of the rest...... The attachment shows how to install using an alternator but no options have I found for the 12v generator install. Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Let me preface my statement with the fact that I know nothing about VARA or NHRA or any other racing equipment requirements. Since you are interested in vintage racing, I am assuming you do not have a computer to worry about. As I understand it, you need a highly visable switch that is accessable to track personnel. It must cut all power and kill the engine. I would use this dpst switch https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=1464 and rather than the wiring diagram in your pdf, use this wiring diagram: If you do not have an alterantor, disregard the resistor wiring circuit Edited October 30, 2015 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hey Dwight, Switch has been ordered...I do appreciate the help with this! Are there any tips for install that I may need to consider when hooking this up to a 12v Generator system? Thanks' again! Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 With a genertor (any voltage) you do not have to hook up the wire with the 3 ohm 11 watt resistor. That is only there to protect the control circuit in an alternator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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