Date:         Mon, 24 Jun 2002 05:16:24 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife -
              please h elp!
Comments: To: Marshall Ruskin <mbauhs@mb.sympatico.ca>
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At 09:56 PM 6/23/2002, Carrington, Tom wrote:
> > I have Bently, Haynes and wrenches and socket set, vice grips etc with
> > me. There'a a small
> > mechanic in town, if he can do something for me - it's a $200 tow from
> > the campsite, however!

Get a mechanic's remote starting switch (buy the mechanic's if you have to)
or make one -- spring-loaded heavy SPST switch (N-O) with a couple of
longish clip leads.  The proper ones have a handle of some sort with a big
pushbutton.  For extra refinement/security you could replace one clip with
a female 1/4" Fast-On lug (like the others on the van).

Reach forward over the top of the transmission, then feel to the right --
you should feel the control wire plugged into the starter, and also a spare
lug either above or below the control wire.  Clip one lead of the switch to
that.  Then clip the other lead to the B+ terminal on the alternator,
secure the wires away from belts, and run the wire under the edge of the
engine cover (after testing of course).

Make darn sure the thing's not in gear when you start it.

david -- cell phone 401 225-5004, call if you need.