At 03:56 PM 6/11/2001, Riley Kettner wrote:
>I don't have anyone to sit in the front and keep flicking the key. how do
>i switch it on from the back? extend all the wires at the ignition switch?

You can get (or build) a mechanic's starter switch -- just a big heavy
spring-loaded switch with a pushbutton and a pair of clip leads.  One lead
goes to alternator B+ or some other convenient place, other end to the
starter control lead at the starter.  Once you know what you're looking for
you can squeeze your hand up there to connect/disconnect it -- but much
easier if you put a mirror and light there and see what you're looking for
first.  The control lead is the wire plugged into a double terminal -- you
can clip the switch to the free side.  Make *Sure* it's out of gear before
you do this.

This will crank the motor with or without ignition, but of course it won't
start with the key off.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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