Or a trunk monkey.
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From: "George Leibert" <gleibert185@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, Dec 26, 2010 11:17
Subject: [Tigers] making air cleaner more theft proof
To: <rfraser@bluefrog.com>, <drmayf@mayfco.com>, <tigers@autox.team.net>
Older Rolls Royce's used a metal mesh bag to completely enclose the carb so
knucklehead gas station attendants couldn't 'fiddle' with the adjustments.
Something like that would be ugly but very effective.
A set screw to keep the rod attached to the carb and a lock nut on top would
make it much harder to remove for the person without much in the way of
tools.
My personal favorite would be a large highly trained German Shepherd sitting
in the seat watching the car.
Geo.
B382000283
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ron Fraser
Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 11:45 AM
To: drmayf@mayfco.com; tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] making air cleaner more theft proof
Rootes Parts List calls out a 1/4" nut UNC with a 1/4" plain washer.
Theft is always difficult to totally defend against. If they want
it they will find a way to take it.
A security fastener will work but there are tool kits dedicated to security
fasteners. I have a couple of kits for a few security fasteners used on
today's cars. You would probably need something like a lug nut lock and
key to be totally secure.
You could use the original nut to slow them down some.
You could etch or engrave your vin number into the top and bottom plates of
your air cleaner for ID purposes.
You could make your own 1 off security fastener and 1 off removal tool.
The biggest problem is the size, 1/4" bolt. Almost any fastener you install
can be turned by hand or the bolt will turn out of the carb. You need to
consider the whole system and experiment with solutions until one meets your
satisfaction.
A closed bonnet, locked doors and trunk is my method when I walk away from
my Tiger at events.
Ron Fraser
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