Need help with a kill switch on 80

[joefloyd]

I need help installing a kill switch to disable the distributor for theft reasons. Can some one tell me what wire to send to the switch? I have an 80 with the high energy dist, on the side there is a connector with 2 wires, one is a primary gage orange in color and the other is secondary tan in color. I know that on the older dist. with points and external coil they use the full 12 volts in the start position and in the run position they go to a reduced voltage with a resistor or a resistor wire. Does the high energy dist. work on the same comcept, and if it does can i cut the resistor and send it to the switch. I am not sure if that will change the resistance.

Your Help Will Be Greatly Appreciated

Joe.

 

[gmjunkie]

I need help installing a kill switch to disable the distributor for theft reasons. Can some one tell me what wire to send to the switch? I have an 80 with the high energy dist, on the side there is a connector with 2 wires, one is a primary gage orange in color and the other is secondary tan in color. I know that on the older dist. with points and external coil they use the full 12 volts in the start position and in the run position they go to a reduced voltage with a resistor or a resistor wire. Does the high energy dist. work on the same comcept, and if it does can i cut the resistor and send it to the switch. I am not sure if that will change the resistance.

Your Help Will Be Greatly Appreciated

Joe.

Switch the Orange wire its 12v full time when switch is in run position, the tan is the Tach!!

 

[joefloyd]

So there is no reduced voltage with the HE dist. does the wire that i run to the the switch need to be the same gage as the orange wire?

 

[gmjunkie]

So there is no reduced voltage with the HE dist. does the wire that i run to the the switch need to be the same gage as the orange wire?

Yes,and make sure the switch you use is heavy enough too!!

 

[joefloyd]

Thanks for your help, The switch that I have is rated for house current but the pig tail wire is a smaler gage than the orange wire. Do you think it's ok or do I need to find another switch.

 

[gmjunkie]

Thanks for your help, The switch that I have is rated for house current but the pig tail wire is a smaler gage than the orange wire. Do you think it's ok or do I need to find another switch.

I would use No smaller gage wire than what go's to the dist,otherwise it may heat up and short out somewhere!!

 

[Yoda]

Thanks for your help, The switch that I have is rated for house current but the pig tail wire is a smaler gage than the orange wire. Do you think it's ok or do I need to find another switch.

Ah... depends upon application of your "house switch" as to the current rating Most light switches are rated a 15amp, garbage disposal switches are usally rated for 20amp.

I would use a "toggle switch" single throw, single pole Check with auto parts store, tell them what you want to do, or go to a electrical distributor, worst case go to Radio Shack You may want to get one with a continuous amp rating otherwise you just might weld the switch contacts down the road after a few starts. (once you cut the wire and series the switch into the circuit, the switch contacts are what make continuity to complete the circuit and if they get dirty or don't make good contact, there is arcing and it will only get worse over time)

What I,m trying to say is to USE the best/right switch for your application :dance

Bud

 

[joefloyd]

Thank you Bud

Ah... depends upon application of your "house switch" as to the current rating Most light switches are rated a 15amp, garbage disposal switches are usally rated for 20amp.

I would use a "toggle switch" single throw, single pole Check with auto parts store, tell them what you want to do, or go to a electrical distributor, worst case go to Radio Shack You may want to get one with a continuous amp rating otherwise you just might weld the switch contacts down the road after a few starts. (once you cut the wire and series the switch into the circuit, the switch contacts are what make continuity to complete the circuit and if they get dirty or don't make good contact, there is arcing and it will only get worse over time)

What I,m trying to say is to USE the best/right switch for your application :dance

Bud

I have a single throw, single pole toggle switch, but the pig tail wires on it are a smaller gage than the lead from the distributor. I will find one that takes the same gage as the distributor.

Thanks for your help
Joe.

 

[pbcanney]

I'm originally from Lynn. So I understand.

You will want to use at least a 14 gauge wire.
Get a heavy duty spst toggle switch from Radio Shack.
There is a predrilled hole in the lower plastic a/c duct that is the perfect spot for the switch to be accessable from the drivers seat but out of view as the hole is on the forward face of the black duct. Reach your right hand up to feel the black duct above your right leg and feel around, you'll find the hole to mount the switch in.

run the wires inside the cabin from under the hood where the speedometer cable comes in. Stay above the steering column. You dont want dangling tell tale wires you can catch your shoes on.

I dont have a picture of the square left duct, but here's a picture of the right one with those holes I mentioned

do not use household wire or wire from an old extension cord
use wire nuts and electrical tape.

if you have a switch with pigtails, it's most likely from a light switch. don't use that in your Corvette

now I remember why I moved....

good luck