Re: Theft Proofing

[Bill Gunshannon <bill@cs.uofs.edu>]

> 
> I've used both the points and the condenser, and both worked just fine. 
> Obviously test it before you rely on it.  The way I test it is have the
> car running, and flip the switch, the car should die without turning off
> the key.
> 

Considering how easy it is to open the hood on a Triumph what exactly
would this accomplish??  It might stop todays teenagers from joyriding
in your car but it is n't likely to stop anyone with even a basic
knowledge of how an ignition works.  My toolbox is full of aligator
clipped jumper-wires just perfect for going directly from the battery
to the coil.

bill

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