Kill switch

[cb34]

My electronic Cummins is currently wired with a 3 pole ignition switch alone with a start and stop button. I would like to have an emergency kill switch with a lanyard you see on outboard motor boats. What is the best application, source and how are they wired in? thanks.....

 

[Brooksie]

Can't answer your question directly but do you know that there is a switch available, that you wear, or put in your pocket, that allows you to shut down the engine if you fall in...
Saw it at boat show 2 years ago but can't remember the name of it.

 

[Curmudgeon]

Look at Autotether Inc. Wireless Boat Kill Switch | Autotether, LLC (860) 526-1700

 

[djmarchand]

Post your question on boatdiesel. There are a couple of Cummins gurus who hang out there and can help.

In general the Cummins uses power to run logic, ie the ignition sends power to the solenoid which then enables the injection pump to supply fuel. This is opposite of some others, like Yanmar which uses power to stop.

But all electronic, common rail engines like the QSB are tricky and you have to break the circuit in the right place, otherwise unintended consequences could result.

David

 

[googinhater]

Landerd do you plan on falling out of the wheel house or what

 

[Brooksie]

CB34, Here' what I am talking about: Our Products | Wireless Boat Kill Switch | Autotether, LLC

 

[cb34]

Googin

Landerd do you plan on falling out of the wheel house or what

I suppose that makes me a googin, with the other 95% of the members on this site

 

[cb34]

CB34, Here' what I am talking about: Our Products | Wireless Boat Kill Switch | Autotether, LLC

Thanks.....