The discussion on mega-fues brought this to mine, and I felt it
appropriate to have a different heading.

I haven't really explored the circuitry so simply don't know much about
it and am wondering.

Small airplanes - and prol'ly large ones - are wired so that operation
of the ignition switch  actuates a relay installed between the the
battery and the starter. Turn the ignition switch to the start position,
the relay closes, connecting the starter and the battery. As soon as the
engine starts, the switch is released, the relay opens, and the battery
is disconnected from the starter.

I take it there is no such circuit in the Vanagon but something
different. Such heavy relays are always located by the battery box to
relieve the need for heavy wire strung over long distances. Would there
be any advantage to have this aircraft type arrangement in the Vanagons?

John

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
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