Mag kill switch

have a mallory super mag111 coverted to iv..what amp toggle switch do i want to use to kill mag in emerg.

 

15 amp or more

 

I decided to use a mag kill solinoid instead of routing all the amps through a switch. Now my actual kill switch doesn't have to be the huge high amp deal.

Just a thought.

 

I've had problems with mag kill switches in the past and we use a low amp Vertex, the switches contacts need to open a long ways or the mag will jump to ground. A local engine machine shop told me to use a "Longacre" switch, I'm pretty sure that is the name. Its worked great for me, I always have fire when I want now.

Its not only about amps, you also have to stop it from jumping across the contacts.

I like Comax's idea with the solenoid.

 

Spud @ Fuel Injection Enterprises has several options,...this first link is his latest, then the 2nd one is a standard kill switch that I have ran with my 5 amp mag flawlesly.

http://fuelinjectionent.com/webstore/product_info.php?products_id=209

http://fuelinjectionent.com/webstore/product_info.php?&products_id=69

 

i used a heavy duty push pull switch the little toggle ones will cause problems

 

jim;;;you talking about one that looks like a headlight switch but with ony 2 post?what would be my amperage i'd need to get?[mallory sm iv]something i can get from local parts store?

i just found a battery discount switch i had onb door car at one time..could i use it?it is rated at 20amp at 12vdc.

 

We had issues with every switch we tried until finally biting the bullet and going with the big Mallory switch.

http://fuelinjectionent.com/webstore/product_info.php?&products_id=69

The problem isn't so much the amps involved but how humidity effects the switch.
Twice we had the motor shut off on the burnout during high humidity days.
No problems since going with the big Mallory

Bob