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Fan2zee · 02-04-2012, 01:31 PM

On my TBI 87 R10, I'm trying to run a kill switch. I want to splice into the wire between the Ignition Switch and Starter.

If anyone has a descriptive picture that would point to this wire.

Or know of another wire I can splice into to run the kill switch..

** All to slow down an unwanted theif trying to hot-wire the truck **

Thanks

ozark · 02-04-2012, 02:06 PM

wire that is on small terminal on the starter

motornut · 02-04-2012, 03:15 PM

coil wire .....flooding slows them down too lol

Mr-Jack · 06-02-2012, 04:02 PM

i had a switch on my electric fuel pump on my 88...ain't gettin far without fuel, and there are tons of places to hide it.

88Jimmy4x4 · 06-02-2012, 09:47 PM

just put switch on HEI dist wire, close to firewall for easy cab access

Firebirdjones · 06-02-2012, 10:49 PM

If you want to disable the starter, use the purple wire to "S" terminal. It's easiest to grab it at the starter rather than unravel wiring harness under the dash.

Another way to kill the starter is the purple wire at the neutral safety switch, more involved with an automatic, but it's a piece of cake with a manual trans

If you just want to kill the ignition, Use the 12 volt source wire at the distributor for HEI, or use the positive terminal on the coil if you have points.

If you have an electric fuel pump a kill switch for that is a good theft deterent.

I use both fuel and ignition methods (more than one) on a car with a key switch source, so even if the switch is found, it will take a key to operate it

Simple toggle switches just aren't enough in my opinion. Hope that helps.

Mr-Jack · 06-02-2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

just put switch on HEI dist wire, close to firewall for easy cab access

JB is that you?

88Jimmy4x4 · 06-03-2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr-Jack

JB is that you?

yes sir

Laser145 · 06-03-2012, 09:24 AM

good info!

Mr-Jack · 06-03-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

yes sir

I knew from your Avatar...long time bro...heard you bought a lowrider and pimped it out a while back. I don't go by Loki anymore

88Jimmy4x4 · 06-03-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr-Jack

I knew from your Avatar...long time bro...heard you bought a lowrider and pimped it out a while back. I don't go by Loki anymore

oh snap Loki.......my latest project is a 76 GMC 2wd resto

Mr-Jack · 06-03-2012, 07:40 PM

nice...mines a 67 gmc k10 build (restore after my house w/shop closes) link in the signature

just sold my 88 farm truck and my 84 k5 blazer...looking for a nice tow rig currently small world bud

02-04-2012, 01:31 PM	#1
Fan2zee Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: East of Barbers, AL Posts: 116	From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter On my TBI 87 R10, I'm trying to run a kill switch. I want to splice into the wire between the Ignition Switch and Starter. If anyone has a descriptive picture that would point to this wire. Or know of another wire I can splice into to run the kill switch.. All to slow down an unwanted theif trying to hot-wire the truck Thanks __________________ 87' R10

02-04-2012, 02:06 PM	#2
ozark Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 179	Re: From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter wire that is on small terminal on the starter

02-04-2012, 03:15 PM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter coil wire .....flooding slows them down too lol __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-02-2012, 04:02 PM	#4
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter i had a switch on my electric fuel pump on my 88...ain't gettin far without fuel, and there are tons of places to hide it. __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

06-02-2012, 09:47 PM	#5
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter just put switch on HEI dist wire, close to firewall for easy cab access __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

06-02-2012, 10:49 PM	#6
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter If you want to disable the starter, use the purple wire to "S" terminal. It's easiest to grab it at the starter rather than unravel wiring harness under the dash. Another way to kill the starter is the purple wire at the neutral safety switch, more involved with an automatic, but it's a piece of cake with a manual trans If you just want to kill the ignition, Use the 12 volt source wire at the distributor for HEI, or use the positive terminal on the coil if you have points. If you have an electric fuel pump a kill switch for that is a good theft deterent. I use both fuel and ignition methods (more than one) on a car with a key switch source, so even if the switch is found, it will take a key to operate it Simple toggle switches just aren't enough in my opinion. Hope that helps.

06-03-2012, 09:24 AM	#9
Laser145 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 137	Re: From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter good info! __________________ 1987 R10 1976 K10

06-03-2012, 07:40 PM	#12
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: From Ignition Switch - Wire - to the Starter nice...mines a 67 gmc k10 build (restore after my house w/shop closes) link in the signature just sold my 88 farm truck and my 84 k5 blazer...looking for a nice tow rig currently small world bud __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*



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