Installing a main switch with key

[Robo McDuff]

My 1973 M51A2 5-ton has no ignition key or any other key braking the electrical circuit, only the standard switch. That means when I am out, anybody can easy come in and play with the switches. Or I can forget to switch something off. Or something can get loose and drain the batteries while I am away, or...or...

Did anybody ever installed a main circuit braker with key on the positive cable, probably near the batteries?

 

[mckeeranger]

My 1973 M51A2 5-ton has no ignition key or any other key braking the electrical circuit, only the standard switch. That means when I am out, anybody can easy come in and play with the switches. Or I can forget to switch something off. Or something can get loose and drain the batteries while I am away, or...or...

Did anybody ever installed a main circuit braker with key on the positive cable, probably near the batteries?

I've seen posts of people here that have.

Our deuce has a main batt disconnect under the passenger seat. I've been thinking about replacing it with a keyed switch from something like a caterpillar or other heavy equipment.

I like the idea better than just a lock on the fuel cut-off, because the starter has the power to move the truck, when in gear.

 

[DieselBob]

Here's a thread about the same topic. Has a a couple different ideas on switches.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/56448-battery-cut-off-switch-2.html

 

[clinto]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/59600-keyed-ignition.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/59568-keyed-ignition.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/4058-mv-security.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/40224-deuce-security.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/13323-theft-prevention.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/29130-keys.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/20025-any-other-anti-theft-ideas-guys.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/16453-civy-ignition-switch.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/4442-suggestions-keyed-ignition-switch-my-new-deuce.html

Please move further discussion over to one of the pre-existing threads (whichever one is most relevant).

Thanks

C

 

[woodywood]

clinto i see you know how to use the search function!

 

[Robo McDuff]

clinto i see you know how to use the search function!

or at least knows how to put in the right terms . I never would have tought to inlcude ignition as term.

But as another member already mentioned earlier, if everybody would use the search function to good effect, a lot less traffic and fun would go on at this forum..


ok ok ok, don't shout, I'm already reading the suggested links and will continue there (thanks for the hints)