Perco battery switch install

[Jakem]

Good day..installing a switch that has off , 1..2..and both..little confused on what goes to the common post. Was mentioned just the starter wire how ever a vidio I watched showed all the positive leads. Any help appreciated

 

[alldodge]

The Common post goes directly to the starter on the motor

 

[Bondo]

Good day..installing a switch that has off , 1..2..and both..little confused on what goes to the common post. Was mentioned just the starter wire how ever a vidio I watched showed all the positive leads. Any help appreciated

Ayuh,....... What "all the positive leads. "
If you mean like the trim pump, yes, that can go to the common,....

 

[Jakem]

Trim pump..anchor winch..blower. bilge pump

 

[alldodge]

Trim pump comes off start Bat at starter post because it's next to the motor

Anchor windless comes off House Bat

Blower comes from the helm and is powered from start Bat Aux power feed

Bilge pump is connected either directly to the start Bat or from common terminal at Bat switch

 

[dubs283]

Bilge pump is connected either directly to the start Bat or from common terminal at Bat switch

Bilge pump float switch power comes from either (+) battery post or in OP's case either #1 or #2 post at battery switch

Connecting to common would mean float switch would only have power with the battery switch in an "on" position. Needs to have constant fused power supply regardless of battery switch position

 

[Jakem]

Ok thanks

 

[Jakem]

Down riggers and fish finder off house battery?

 

[alldodge]

Bilge pump float switch power comes from either (+) battery post or in OP's case either #1 or #2 post at battery switch

Connecting to common would mean float switch would only have power with the battery switch in an "on" position. Needs to have constant fused power supply regardless of battery switch position

Your correct, thanks for the correction

 

[Jakem]

Does the switch go before the starter soliniod or after...not sure

 

[Jakem]

Nothing I have read says anything about it

 

[alldodge]

Before

 

[Jakem]

Still not grasping were the 12v positive from battery to soliniod goes. From common to positive on soliniod?

 

[alldodge]

Bat Pos terminal to No 1 of Bat switch.
Common on Bat switch to starter solenoid

 

[Jakem]

Ahhh. Thank you

 

[Jakem]

Picture one is...bat 1 to post 1 on switch. Bat 2..on bat..2 on switch...common has one directly to starter and 1 cable to left side of solinoid...when I turn it to bat 1 it cranks over..with out key. What in the heck have I done wrong

 

[Jakem]

I figured it out...however now I have no dash lights or blower lol...nightmare

 

[alldodge]

There is a misunderstanding in terms between us

Your pic shows the slave relay, the starter solenoid is on top of the starter

Lets start again clean
What is your motor serial number, or at least year and type?

 

[dubs283]

Your pic shows the slave relay, the starter solenoid is on top of the starter

Iirc OP is running a Ford base engine which utilizes battery power initially from the slave solenoid

 

[alldodge]

Iirc OP is running a Ford base engine which utilizes battery power initially from the slave solenoid

Then it should be like this pic,
Where is the wire that goes to the 50amp breaker?