Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-09-01 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Van wrote: Like Philip, the mad engineer said use a Ford starting solenoid and you can use your ONE battery to power a HEAVY draw without running mongo big wires into the cabin, thats what solenoids do :-) Careful! A starter solenoid is _not_ rated for continueous duty!

Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
On 8/30/05, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Philip, mad engineer Indeed! But then I would need to buy another battery, find somewhere to mount the monstrosity, find a suitable solenoid, and do the wiring. Yikes. I'm in the habit of turning my lights on when I start the car, and turning

Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-08-31 Thread Van Cleve
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Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I know nothing about relays, but I hear they're great things. My intention would be to disconnect the circuit from the battery each time the car is turned off. Then reconnect it to start the engine. As it stands, I'm having to pop the hood each time and (dis/re)connect the battery I want to start

Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-08-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Great info. I'm thinking about running a couple 10 gauge wire inside and setting up a switch that will connect / disconnect my battery at the push of a button. Long alternator story. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/29/05, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rumor has it that David wrote: I'm going to

Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-08-29 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that David wrote: I'm going to install an amateur radio mobile rig in my W123, so I need to run a couple of 10-gauge power wires from the battery. On cars I've had in the past, I've always been lucky enough to find existing penetrations I could use, instead of having to drill a