Won't work on a stock RB Midget. The TR engine has a cam driven pump. But I
think you can get a electrical fuel flow cut off. I think it is basically a
solenoid driven valve.
Larry
On 5/13/01 6:50 AM, "DLancer7676@cs.com" <DLancer7676@cs.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 5/13/2001 3:50:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> egnorant@flash.net writes:
>
>
>> As thieves get more innovative they can steal anything.
>
> In the frame of thief-proofing (getting to be more and more an oxymoron?) our
> Spridgets, I once saw a tech article somewhere that showed how (very simple)
> to install an in-cockpit switch to disengage the fuel pump. This would be
> effective with any attempt to steal the car by starting it, but not the tow
> truck snatch and grab. The switch was a simple toggle switch and was mounted
> in an out of sight place. Just flip the fuel pump off by flipping the switch
> every time you park. Only problem would be not to call the tow truck when
> you try to start the car after forgetting to re-engage your fuel pump. 8^)
>
> --David C.
>
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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