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Battery QD's

Posted: 3/11/08 1:03pm Message 1 of 14
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Anyone seen a Battery Disconnect on the market that alleviates removing the cable?  Kinda lookin for a theft device and to preserve batt when parked for awhile.



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Posted: 3/11/08 1:09pm Message 2 of 14
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They're quite available.  Check NAPA, Pep Boys or a speed shop.  Summit Racing and Jegs probably have them as well.


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Posted: 3/11/08 2:54pm Message 3 of 14
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$10 for the plain ones. $18 for the one that keeps your clock running.


 
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Posted: 3/11/08 7:38pm Message 4 of 14
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This is the one I have on the '74...works perfect!


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Posted: 3/11/08 9:09pm Message 5 of 14
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Posted: 3/12/08 9:53am Message 6 of 14
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Posted: 3/12/08 5:19pm Message 7 of 14
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I have/had problems with the above mentioned product. I even tweeked it to try and eliminate loosing my connection at inopertune times.Angry
 
I found this device that seems to be a better product. (???) I have not ordered it yet but will soon.....google "batlock"...Cool



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Posted: 3/13/08 8:08am Message 8 of 14
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try this from harbor freight. easy to install and even easier to use than the cable diconnects.


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Posted: 3/13/08 9:18am Message 9 of 14
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I have the one shown in Joel's picture.
Been using it for 3 years. Never a problem.



 
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Posted: 3/13/08 9:42am Message 10 of 14
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I've been using both types, but I prefer the type that Howard posted for it's intended purpose. The red key style is a great anti theft device, kinda Marine like in nature, as you would switch your boat battery. The ceramic bolt in style with the knob is actually a fire prevention device. When properly installed, in case of impact, the jarring motion would snap it off and prevent any spilled fuel from igniting electrically. Ingenious. aceinthehole2008-03-13 09:44:47


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