MAG 44 SHUTOFF SWITCH, WHAT TO USE?

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  1. shawn davis

    shawn davis Member

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    WHATS EVERYONE USE FOR A SHUTOFF SWITCH?
    I'D PREFER NOT TO USE AIR OR A RELAY, HEARD THE MALLORY PUSH-PULL SWITCH WILL WORK
     
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    shawn davis, Aug 6, 2004
  2. Will Hanna

    Will Hanna We put the 'inside' in Top Alcohol
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    yeah if you dont want to use air, then just use the mallory switch. lots of people run that.
     
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  3. Mike Canter

    Mike Canter Top Dragster
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    Why do you not want to use a relay. MSD has a new special one that has lots of insulation to handle 44 amps just for that purpose. It is simple and works great.
     
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  4. KC23

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    i guess your found a Mag then ?? I sent you an email i have seen your posting looking for a 12amp ... I myself am also in the market for a 44amp chevy msd magneto
     
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  5. was R4K

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    I think that the mallory (red button) switch is fraught with problems- the small SAE? is the better switch.
     
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  6. nitrohawk

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    MSD has a new solonoid available that can be used with a toggle switch that works well. I have used
    it. Theonly thing is if you are using dual 44 amp
    mags you must use two of them to isolate the timing boxes. They are only about 40 dollars each
    and can actually be bought at your local parts house for less. They are a normally closed sol.
    which requires no current flow when in the off position. However don't leave on as it will drain your batt.
    If you are using a six shooter just use a good toggle switch to power up the six shooter. The mags will not fire if s.s. is not on. I am currently using this method which MSD said was fine.
    The Mallory 50 amp switch will cause you problems.
     
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    nitrohawk, Aug 7, 2004
  7. M Tigges

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    We just use an SAE push pull, S&W race cars has them, around $100,or right from SAE! (JUST DONT USE IT TO START THE CAR!)
     
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  8. topalky511

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    just a question i use the sae push pull switch i have only used it a few times now and i use it to start the car why should i not do this will it cause me any problems if im doing something wrong please let me know, thanks heaps guys
    aaron
     
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    topalky511, Aug 8, 2004
  9. Ron Walsh

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    CALL BOB AUTOMAN HE HAS THE BEST
     
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  10. shawn davis

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    I'D PREFER NOT TO USE A RELAY, IF POSSIBLE, JUST TO KEEP THE WIREING SIMPLE
     
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    shawn davis, Aug 9, 2004
  11. afuelfreak

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    AUTOMAN HAS THE BEST DESIGNED SWITCH AVALIBLE
    FOR A TRUE RACECAR APPLICATION , THAT CAN HANDLE ,
    VIBRATION, AMPS , SAFTEY, AND YOU CAN ALSO RUN ALL YOUR OTHER MSD, PRODUCTS ,OFF THE SAME BUTTON WEST MAKES AN AIR SWITCH . BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF AIR? OR SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONS,
     
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  12. alkyholic

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    I also have an SAE switch but I've been using a ground wire to start the car and just hitting the fuel shut off to stop it because I was told that the switch could do damage. Running a super mag IV. What does the switch do to damage the mag, coil?
     
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  13. shawn davis

    shawn davis Member

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    HOW MUCH FOR THAT AUTOMAN SWITCH? GOT A CONTACT NUMBER?
     
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    shawn davis, Aug 10, 2004
  14. was R4K

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    it damages the switch as opposed to the mag.
     
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