12V dies when starter removed?

[sfedeli3]

Greg,

In its original configuration, all 12V circuits on the '85 PT40's were
supplied via the stud on the starter. Some, including myself, have
installed another supply line from the battery bank to the charger
compartment, where most of the 12V distribution takes place, and
bypassed this stud. You will probably have to reinstall the starter or
install the bypass cable (4/0 min. size) to get around the stud and
power the coach circuits.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA
(Quartzsite Rally for now)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Greg Yo tung wrote:
>
> Hi everybody -
>
> Our starter died over the weekend and we pulled it out this morning.
In so doing, I turned off the 12V system via the under-dash switch,
then disconnected the batteries so there was no chance of shock in
removing the starter. Reconnected the batteries, turned the dash
switch back on, and... nothing. The inverter is still seeing the
batteries and charging them, but none of the 12V systems have any
juice. Is there something else I was supposed to do? Will 12V come
magically back when the starter is replaced? Any other ideas?
>
> Thanks!
> Greg Young
> 1986 PT40 "Bluefire"
> Escondido, CA
> (760) 807-1727
>