GordonTurner wrote:My idea, as yet untried, is to have the push button starter switch wired in series with a keyed on/off switch. The one I picked up, the key only comes out when it is in the OFF position. This will allow me to just ignore it when I want to, leave the key in and on, but be able to "safe" it or "secure" it when I want too. Thoughts?
That's basically what I did. Make sure you understand how much current is going to pass through the starter switch and key switch. SkyTec says if you wire it up without a starter solenoid "the push-to-start switch must be rated for 20A+, and 2) the wire between the two should be equally appropriate in gauge."
My keyswitch is only good for 3A AC. The DC rating is usually even lower, but it is unlisted. I don't think there are any small keyswitches that are intended to handle much current.
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/ ... -ND/379539I use my keyswitch to energize an automotive relay on the firewall which delivers power to the main bus and my starter switch.
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/ ... -ND/647026I couldn't find a 20A start button that I liked. I don't think the start button really draws this much current and seem to remember measuring ~6 amps. I've used this 4A DC button for > 120 engine starts.
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/ ... ND/1280109