So, I just replaced my ACS keyed ignition with magneto toggles and a start push button. I understand the fact that a disabled mag is grounded and the circuit opens when you enable the mag. My switches are designed to do that. Problem is that I did a simple continuity test - p-lead to ground - switch in both positions. Result is the p-lead is grounded at both switch states, same on both mags. Then I checked the p-lead, not connected to anything at all an it is grounded. Same with both p-leads. Now I'm sure I'm just missing something here, I had no problems creating the open circuit and starting/running the engine with the key switch. How was that possible if the p-leads appear to be permanently grounded.
The p-leads are shielded wire with a ring terminal and the shield pulled out to another ring terminal. The central terminals were attached to the magneto positions on the key switch and the shield terminations were attached to the ground on the key switch.
I'm sure it's a simple explanation, but it escapes me. Can anyone educate me? I want to make sure I understand before attempting a start with my new setup.
The p-leads are shielded wire with a ring terminal and the shield pulled out to another ring terminal. The central terminals were attached to the magneto positions on the key switch and the shield terminations were attached to the ground on the key switch.
I'm sure it's a simple explanation, but it escapes me. Can anyone educate me? I want to make sure I understand before attempting a start with my new setup.