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rosenfe |
Nov 26 2016, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 549 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
on my 73 2.0,i would like to put a push button for starting.in my reading,i understand that i can put button between hot lead and yellow lead at solenoid.is this correct,if so what is best way to get buttons up to dash from solenoid?
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McMark |
Nov 26 2016, 02:06 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Big red wire and big yellow wire at the ignition switch. Re route them to the switch.
Oh, and, don't do it. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 26 2016, 02:53 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Nuff said!
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porschetub |
Nov 26 2016, 04:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,701 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Big red wire and big yellow wire at the ignition switch. Re route them to the switch. Oh, and, don't do it. Hard to answer better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
jim_hoyland |
Nov 26 2016, 09:55 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,303 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Interesting how these start buttons have evolved....
See: http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/automotive...-button-choices Attached image(s) |
Bartlett 914 |
Nov 27 2016, 01:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Really old cars had foot switches mounted on the floor on the left side LOL
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wndsrfr |
Nov 27 2016, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 27 2016, 02:00 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Actually, they were located to the right of the gas pedal. Trans in neutral, left foot on brake, right heel on gas and right toe on the starter pedal.
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timothy_nd28 |
Nov 27 2016, 02:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Elliot Cannon |
Nov 27 2016, 06:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Our 1953 Nash had the starter switch on the floor, just under a tab that extended up from the clutch pedal. You couldn't start the car without the clutch disengaged. Flat head six, three on the tree. Beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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RickS |
Nov 27 2016, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
on my 73 2.0,i would like to put a push button for starting.in my reading,i understand that i can put button between hot lead and yellow lead at solenoid.is this correct,if so what is best way to get buttons up to dash from solenoid? You never planning on parking it in public with your new thief bait or are you adding a hidden kill switch, which means two switches, which equals one ignition switch? |
ClayPerrine |
Nov 28 2016, 06:21 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,474 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Actually, they were located to the right of the gas pedal. Trans in neutral, left foot on brake, right heel on gas and right toe on the starter pedal. I always set the park brake, pushed in the clutch, and pulled the choke out. The hit the starter button on the floor. Started right up every time. 1931 Chevy Sedan. Learned to drive a manual on that car. My dad told me to push in the clutch so the starter didn't have to spin the gears in the transmission too. |
BigFour1973 |
Nov 28 2016, 06:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 187 Joined: 16-November 14 From: Long Beach Member No.: 18,126 Region Association: Southern California |
on my 73 2.0,i would like to put a push button for starting.in my reading,i understand that i can put button between hot lead and yellow lead at solenoid.is this correct,if so what is best way to get buttons up to dash from solenoid? You never planning on parking it in public with your new thief bait or are you adding a hidden kill switch, which means two switches, which equals one ignition switch? Why couldnt you have the push button inline with the ignition switch? key in, turn it to on. push the button to start. and drive away? I know its double duty, but i think at that point its form over function. |
7TPorsh |
Nov 28 2016, 07:03 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes I want to do this too. No more bent keys. .
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Rand |
Nov 28 2016, 07:46 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I know it sounds hackish to some, but I've put hidden switches on a couple of my cars. A toggle for ignition/accs, and a momentary for start. Both located conveniently for me, but none visible to anyone else. It's nice to hop in and go without dealing with keys.
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iamchappy |
Nov 28 2016, 07:51 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My old Mini had it on the floor by the seat...
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KELTY360 |
Nov 28 2016, 11:05 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Old technology. My '47 Lincoln had a push button start - turn the key on, then push button.
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anderssj |
Nov 29 2016, 04:48 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Why couldnt you have the push button inline with the ignition switch? key in, turn it to on. push the button to start. and drive away? I know its double duty, but i think at that point its form over function. [/quote] That's how I set this one up (aftermarket ignition switch was "iffy" in the start position): Waytek "engine start" pushbutton installed in the cigar lighter hole; no new holes or cuts or anything. "Switched +" from fuse box to push-button (hot when ignition switch is "on"), then larger yellow wire direct from pushbutton to a Ford relay on the starter. Font/type on the switch matches pretty well too . . . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Hope this helps. |
screenguy914 |
Nov 29 2016, 06:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 6-July 09 From: So. Cal Member No.: 10,540 Region Association: Southern California |
The crank position flows more current through the switch contacts then other electrical loads, and it fails sooner than the On or Accessory switch positions.
Why not? What's the cost of a new ignition switch/steer. wheel lock? Autozone ...... Autozone wants $800.00 :-O. Just need the contact section? That's only about $30, but not sure you want to go to the trouble of accessing it (pretty straightforward though). I'm planning on installing a separate crank button. Sherwood |
patssle |
Nov 29 2016, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
I have a push button on mine and have found it extremely useful. Prime the engine after it's been sitting a while or any other reason to crank it over with the key off.
Using this one: https://www.delcity.net/store/Heavy!Dut...n-Switch/p_8065 |
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