We tried one of those like Alan mentioned and it got pulled out too easy. Now we run a heavy duty 3 prong outlet that is tight. I know some other guys that run a plug like batteries on fork lifts use (forgot the technical term for them). The Outlaw guys also put zip strips around the plug to make sure that it doesn't accidentally come out.
James (no login) 72.135.49.141
Re: Saftey dissconnect switch
September 1 2009, 9:35 PM
I use a trailer disconnect switch that goes to a relay. You don't want to run the power wire for any of your electrical systems all the way to the back of the truck and then back to the front again. Just my 2 cents.
"We tried one of those like Alan mentioned and it got pulled out too easy. Now we run a heavy duty 3 prong outlet that is tight. I know some other guys that run a plug like batteries on fork lifts use (forgot the technical term for them). The Outlaw guys also put zip strips around the plug to make sure that it doesn't accidentally come out."
Zip ties are what everyone (except Walt) in the group I pull with uses to make sure the connector doesn't open.
Also James you run the ground side back to the connector, not the hot side. In fact, I seem to remember reading in my MSD stuff where they don't recommend breaking the hot side of the power feed.
You can do one of 2 methods, tie the grounds for the MSD and fuel pump together and run 1 big wire back to the connector or run a wire from each device back to the connector. (I personally used 12 ga wire for the longer run) then run 2 short 12 ga wires over to the frame.
Sean, you gotta remember that not everyone runs a hobbs switch. In fact, I only went to the hobbs for the 08 season when I completely redid the truck.
There are many ways to skin the cat here, just make sure the connector is rated for the amount of amperage you will be putting through it. Last thing you want is for it to overheat and short out.
Alan
Horsin' Around (no login) 65.240.34.22
Money to burn????
September 2 2009, 7:51 AM
If you have money to burn, you can use this setup.