Re: Clutch switch for a challenger
[Re: moparfar]
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07/29/09 11:12 PM
07/29/09 11:12 PM
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Where can I find a switch for the clutch the one that is need to start the car and ties into the the starter switch. It is for a 1970
They are scarce and pricey..
Check with Wayne @ Brewers he has some clutch switches.
http://www.brewersperformance.com
The other alternative is to just ground the starter relay terminal...
Just my $0.025... 
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Re: Clutch switch for a challenger
[Re: Snoopy]
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07/30/09 08:49 AM
07/30/09 08:49 AM
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I lot of people don't like using the switch because it requires you to depress the clutch peddle in order to start the car. This places a load on the crankshaft main bearing thrust surface when there may be a lack of proper lubrication, causing excessive wear. I am not convinced, but I don't count.
One work around is to permanently ground the starter switch and make sure you have the car in neutral before starting. Keep the switch for appearance.
Personally I feel that if a person doesn't know enough to place the transmission in neutral before starting, then they shouldn't own a car with a manual transmission.
I agree. It's also one more piece of maddening old electrical to fail which can leave you temporarily stranded.
On any of mine I have permanently grounded the relay, but have used a green wire with the correct grommets and connectors to keep the factory appearance. Only by looking under the dash at the clutch pedal would one be able to tell.
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Re: Clutch switch for a challenger
[Re: YYZ]
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07/30/09 09:33 AM
07/30/09 09:33 AM
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Yup.
You could actually ground it right at the relay if you wanted to...
Thanks, good tip. 
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Re: Clutch switch for a challenger
[Re: scatcity]
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08/04/09 02:46 PM
08/04/09 02:46 PM
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So basically you just remove the switch wire at the relay, and run a new lead from the relay to under the dash and ground it to the dash? (Green wire and grommet of course)...And that's it? No switch needed?
Just make a 4" lead, 0.25" tab female terminal @ 1 end and terminal lug on the other. Slide the tab connector on the starter relay and ground the terminal lug under 1 of the starter relay's mounting screws..
Takes about 90 seconds.. 
Just my $0.025...
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