Anybody tried this type of remote battery disconnect?

[David Womby]

I think I'll try this but am wondering if 500A instantaneous is enough for a 360 with its original Mopar starter.

Thanks for any thoughts.



David

 

[toolmanmike]

I think I'll try this but am wondering if 500A instantaneous is enough for a 360 with its original Mopar starter.

Thanks for any thoughts.



David

That may be pushing it. I see it goes on the ground side which might be a savior.

 

[dodgeboy440]

I think I'll try this but am wondering if 500A instantaneous is enough for a 360 with its original Mopar starter.

Thanks for any thoughts.



David

PS

I use the Wireless Charger Method…..

 

[Nxcoupe]

I think I'll try this but am wondering if 500A instantaneous is enough for a 360 with its original Mopar starter.

Thanks for any thoughts.



David

If your starter draws over 200A on start up, you have a problem in the starter. A bad cable will lower amp draw, a bad connection will lower amp draw, a bad ground will lower amp draw, but an internal short bypassing electromagnetic coils or to ground, will raise amperage draw. It seems like 500a would be sufficient for anything it could require.

 

[David Womby]

PS

I use the Wireless Charger Method…..

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Got to get me a set of those!

 

[David Womby]

That may be pushing it. I see it goes on the ground side which might be a savior.

Thanks.

 

[David Womby]

If your starter draws over 200A on start up, you have a problem in the starter. A bad cable will lower amp draw, a bad connection will lower amp draw, a bad ground will lower amp draw, but an internal short bypassing electromagnetic coils or to ground, will raise amperage draw. It seems like 500a would be sufficient for anything it could require.

Thanks. I've not measured amps on startup. I'll try to get that reading.

David

 

[gkent]

Ditch the original starter for a mini-starter and the draw will be much lower.

 

[David Womby]

Ditch the original starter for a mini-starter and the draw will be much lower.

I might in due course. I did that on my last car.

 

[twecomm]

Current, or amps would be same if measured in battery positive (+) lead or ground (-) lead.

 

[David Womby]

Current, or amps would be same if measured in battery positive (+) lead or ground (-) lead.

Thanks but I think I need to get a clamp type meter to read either

 

[gkent]

If all you're concerned about is whether that unit will handle your starter, I don't think you have anything to wory about. I think there are much weaker links in the system that would blow first - probably the ground to the chassis.

 

[Nxcoupe]

Thanks but I think I need to get a clamp type meter to read either

Yes, that is the smart way to do it.