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Thief prevention via a fuel pump switch

To: "'triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Thief prevention via a fuel pump switch
From: "Janssen, Lee K" <lee.k.janssen@lmco.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 05:10:22 -0600
john_mcmaster wrote:

>   I've installed a fuel 
>     pump isolation switch in the boot (trunk) and then I LOCK the boot.  
>     The car will not start without the pumps running - spins over but no 
>     fuel - no getaway!  

For those interested in this solution please note that john has a TR6 PI.
The carburated version of the TR6, equipped with a non functioning electric
fuel pump, will go approximately 1 to 2 miles before the fuel bowls run
completely dry.  Needless to say I've prevented myself from stealing my own
car on numerous occasions.

Lee Janssen
Sunny Denver CO

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