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tubman · 06-09-2020, 08:40 AM

I have a battery cutoff switch on my '67 Corvette small block. The battery is even more inconveniently located that a '36 Ford (I know; I had a couple). I use one of those "turn the knob" type switches everybody hates. I just make sure what I use is solid brass (you can get one from Amazon). I generally use mine only once a year, when I put the car away in the fall. I completely remove the knob and put it into the glove compartment (my anti-theft device). In the spring, I take the knob out, clean it up good, and rough the end of the bolt with sandpaper or something. I have never had a problem. I would not use one if I was using on a regular basis, but for my purposes, it works just fine. It is easy to use and a LOT cheaper than the alternatives. Plus, there are no mounting problems.

06-09-2020, 08:40 AM	#16
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,317	Re: Suggestions on Battery Cut off switch I have a battery cutoff switch on my '67 Corvette small block. The battery is even more inconveniently located that a '36 Ford (I know; I had a couple). I use one of those "turn the knob" type switches everybody hates. I just make sure what I use is solid brass (you can get one from Amazon). I generally use mine only once a year, when I put the car away in the fall. I completely remove the knob and put it into the glove compartment (my anti-theft device). In the spring, I take the knob out, clean it up good, and rough the end of the bolt with sandpaper or something. I have never had a problem. I would not use one if I was using on a regular basis, but for my purposes, it works just fine. It is easy to use and a LOT cheaper than the alternatives. Plus, there are no mounting problems.