Probably a dumb electrical question

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sat Jan 16, 16 9:43 am

..because I'm simple.
I want to put a break in my starter motor lead (the heavy duty lead from the battery live ) to help with starter motor removal.
Can I use a bus like this

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p ... tegory/200

I ask as it is rated at 100amps and the starter motor needs many more amps to crank.

If I can't use that type of connector, what do you guys recommend?

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Jan 16, 16 9:57 am

I have used this on 2 cars with no ill effects:

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/p ... x-two-stud

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Sat Jan 16, 16 10:06 am

Say's it's rated to 150 amps Miles, I'm sure it will be fine.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Jan 16, 16 10:11 am

Personal choice but I would want the principle 12V supply covered, drop a spanner or short your wedding ring on that and you will be in a world of pain, literally.

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Sat Jan 16, 16 10:32 am

i would also select a covered / insulated device

having said that the starter relay isn't

also use a quick disconnect ...

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sat Jan 16, 16 11:00 am

Thanks all, I get can one of those bus's with a cover.
I remember many years ago touching the two starter terminal with a spanner accidentally and having the Mopar spin over whilst I was underneath

I now disconnect the battery for any job I'm doing.

db · Post by db » Sat Jan 16, 16 9:30 pm

I had the starter feed short to the chassis while driving on my Aussie Charger. That was exciting!

Super Sloth · Post by **Super Sloth** » Sat Jan 16, 16 9:38 pm

MilesnMiles wrote: I remember many years ago touching the two starter terminal with a spanner accidentally and having the Mopar spin over whilst I was underneath

I did the same under an MGB when I was 19. It was in gear too!

It toppled off the axle stands and landed on top a pair of wheels and a trolley jack with the saddle still high in the air that i'd tripped over and kicked underneath in disgust...

I doubt I'd be sat here typing this message but for that little bit of luck!

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Fri Jan 22, 16 12:13 pm

I branded my wrist with my watch strap

gets mighty hot with all those amps flowing through it

very sore indeed and busted my watch.

skoda....nice battery box but there is a live stud down near the bottom as you reach to change the light bulbs...

Nice one VW

Dave

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Fri Jan 22, 16 3:50 pm

Just finished the new leads. Now looking carefully at bus's and safe spot to mount