[Spits] Safety Switch?

[Jim Muller]

On 25 Feb 2009 at 9:04, Daniel Parrott wrote:

> ...a switch that shuts the fuel flow based on either a sudden
> stop (Inertia) or a drop in oil pressure.  Which is preferable[?]

Can't say I've ever done this, but I would ask - how hard do you 
stomp on the brakes?  Are inertia switches calibrated for that?  On 
the other hand, an oik-pressure-drop switch must have an override 
circuit tied to the ignition key, possibly the accessories position, 
so that it will generate fule pressure when the engine is first 
started.

> and will an MGB Inertia Switch work

Only if you expect your SpitSix to have the inertia of an MGB.  They 
need a dedicated switch to keep it all under control.  You probably 
won't.

> (there are several available on eBay).

And why do you suppose there are so many available? :-)

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Jim Muller
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'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+