Constant Duty Solenoid

I want to build my own remote battery disconect I am looking for leads on an economical source for the solenoid. Any Ideas/ Jay

 

Big Jimmy..


Tell me more about what you are trying to do. Are you just looking for a battery disconnect switch? One that you can manually turn on and off??

If so, Summit, Jegs and Speedway have them for about 20 bucks or so..

I sence, however that you are looking for something more complicated...

Tell me more, -Abone.

 

I think you might be wanting a starter solenoid for a Ford maybe, Wells part# F492 or F496. You got any good fenders for an AD truck up there?

 

J.c.whitney.com :d

 

A ford type solenoid won't hold up for long if you use it as a continues duty solenoid. I have a Cole Hersee brand that uses silver contacts and heavy duty coil that should work for you. Pm me if I can help. Shaun.

 

I know Ford used one in their Camper special with the auxillery battery. Have you tried a knowledgable parts store?

 

Snow plow solenoid. Or, you can get a Mack truck master disconnect solenoid from a salvage yard.

 

Go to your local napa store. They will have a constant duty solenoid, similar in appearance to a ford starter solenoid, for about $25.

 

[I sence, however that you are looking for something more complicated...

Tell me more, -Abone.[/QUOTE]

Abone,
Since I plan on using the foot start on my truck I want to use a remotely controlled battery disconnect to make it harder for some doof to hot wire it. i plan on hiding a switch some where to cut it out when I need to. I have been thinking about using a latching solenoid and a sub miniature momentary switch. You could wire up a relay to a led to see the status. Jay

 

NAPA auto parts, they are used for snow plow blades, generators, etc. common item.

 

try something from a winch ,ramsey-warn.they are made to handle consent on/off use

 

painless wiring site has 2 or 3 different kits for you application.

 

<hint> My wife's 90 model 5.0L Mustang has one stock....

 

Napa all the way just dont use a ford starter selenoid. It wont last. I use them on every thing. You can have an easy to find switch and a hard to find switch to keep some one from driving off with your ride. I use them on every thing even my bikes. Jump the power then just have a ground switch.

 

Painless has a continuous duty soleniod part # 40112. Just remember, these draw power when activated, and can run down a battery in a couple of days. They also offer a mechanical latching solenoid kit # 30206. Kinda pricey, but this does not draw any power when activated. You can also get the continous duty soleniods, in a number of configurations at your local Napa