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[GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289080]

Wed, 21 October 2015 04:18

Mr ERFisher

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PUT A -*START SWITCH*- ON YOUR GMC
(PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE)

Read here
http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com

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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289081 is a reply to message #289080]

Wed, 21 October 2015 06:27

Kingsley Coach

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gene
I know you are a man of few words, but I'm not clear on what using the
'tap' means or what to do with it?
Tks
Mike in NS

On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 6:18 AM, gene Fisher wrote:

> PUT A -*START SWITCH*- ON YOUR GMC
> (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE)
>
> Read here
> http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com
>
>
>
>
> --
> Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> -------
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> Alternator Protection Cable
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289083 is a reply to message #289081]

Wed, 21 October 2015 06:32

Kingsley Coach

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gene
Disregard my last comment .
I didn't see this:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6460/start_switch_talk.pdf
at the top.

I thought I was lucky that my mind was the first thing to go... apparently
not, it's my eyesight !

Mike in NS

On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 8:27 AM, Kingsley Coach
wrote:

> gene
> I know you are a man of few words, but I'm not clear on what using the
> 'tap' means or what to do with it?
> Tks
> Mike in NS
>
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 6:18 AM, gene Fisher
> wrote:
>
>> PUT A -*START SWITCH*- ON YOUR GMC
>> (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE)
>>
>> Read here
>> http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
>> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
>> -------
>> http://gmcmotorhome.info/
>> Alternator Protection Cable
>> http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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>
>
>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
>
> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
>
>
>

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1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289088 is a reply to message #289080]

Wed, 21 October 2015 10:13

Gary Berry

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Hey;

Any chance you have the part number and vendor for the Gary Bovee Start
Switch???
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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289089 is a reply to message #289080]

Wed, 21 October 2015 10:19

Gary Berry

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Hey;

Also remember, that the key has to be ON for the engine to start when
using this switch. Also, don't use this as a bump switch when the key is
OFF, as the engine will start and run while the START switch is pressed
(thanks to the design of the starter solenoid). Of course, this is what I
THINK will happen. Then again it might not. Just saying. I gotta have that
Gary Bovee START switch for my buggy...
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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289090 is a reply to message #289089]

Wed, 21 October 2015 11:32

Justin Brady

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Not to be a negative nancy,
But please if you're going to do this do the proper wiring. Using a splice connector is a terrible idea and just asking for failures a few years down the line.
Strip the insulation and solder a new wire on if that how you want to do it. Splice connectors like that eventually vibrate through the wire and then you're just making bigger problems than the one you are trying to "cure".

Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455

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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289091 is a reply to message #289090]

Wed, 21 October 2015 11:52

Mr ERFisher

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the tap is an emergency connection you will never use

the start switch i have shown several permanent ways to do if -- if you
read the pdf

On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 9:32 AM, Justin Brady wrote:

> Not to be a negative nancy,
> But please if you're going to do this do the proper wiring. Using a splice
> connector is a terrible idea and just asking for failures a few years down
> the line.
> Strip the insulation and solder a new wire on if that how you want to do
> it. Splice connectors like that eventually vibrate through the wire and then
> you're just making bigger problems than the one you are trying to "cure".
>
>
> --
> Justin Brady
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
>
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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289092 is a reply to message #289080]

Wed, 21 October 2015 12:43

Jim Wagner

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Gary, Check out http://www.delcity.net/store/Engine-Start-Switch/p_798479 for the switch. I use this one in our Vega.

I believe the only motors that will start are the ones with points. There is an extra wire from the starter to the coil '18yel'
This switch comes in handy when working on the motor.

Jim Wagner
Brook Park, oh
76 GMC500
71 Vega355
69 Vette383

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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289097 is a reply to message #289092]

Wed, 21 October 2015 13:45

appie

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A bump switch. Would be helpfull

I have been chashing a cutout that appears very rarely. The engine just dies and will start again rught away. I just have to get the coach to stop first with no powerbrak and no powersteering. Can be a bit scary. With a manual gearbox she wouldo just bumpstart

Any idears ?

Appie eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold 6 wheel discbrake Quadrabags Springfield stage 2 462 olds Manny tranny ( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016 Denmark

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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289098 is a reply to message #289092]

Wed, 21 October 2015 13:46

Ken Burton

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Jim Wagner wrote on Wed, 21 October 2015 12:43

Gary, Check out http://www.delcity.net/store/Engine-Start-Switch/p_798479 for the switch. I use this one in our Vega.

I believe the only motors that will start are the ones with points. There is an extra wire from the starter to the coil '18yel'
This switch comes in handy when working on the motor.

Jim Wagner
Brook Park, oh
76 GMC500
71 Vega355
69 Vette383

You are correct. The solenoid circuit you are using was put in to jumper around the ignition resistor on points ignitions to aid is starting. The circuit goes away when the starter is not energized.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] PUT A -START SWITCH- ON YOUR GMC (PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE) [message #289105 is a reply to message #289080]

Wed, 21 October 2015 14:18

Gary Carlton

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Another solution is to bypass/replace most of the stock ignition and cab electrical panel with one of these.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/projects/p53463-arc8000-switch-panel-with-power.html

My stock key tumbler ignition stopped working on a trip. Replacing the tumbler alone would not solve my problem. After installing this, I can easily choose which circuits I want to energize and it gives me a theft deterrent as not many thieves will be carrying a battery interrupt switch key. Not to mention that when I park my coach, with the battery interrup off, there is far less chance of current drain. Not for everyone but worked for me.
With all respect
gary

'78 Royale, "Road Grub" Bellingham, WA

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