My Ford Ranger had an impact (inertia) switch in the firewall. I just might
do that this weekend
Len and Pat Novak
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Randy
Hecht via Gmclist
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2019 1:42 PM
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Cc: Randy Hecht
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Inertial Fuel Cutoff Switch
I believe the Ford Crown Victoria has a inertia switch to shut down the fuel
pump from impacts.
Chaplain Randy Hecht
Chaplains are ready to Listen when you're ready to talk.
> On Apr 4, 2019, at 4:36 PM, James Hupy via Gmclist
>
> Legitimate concern. Some use oil pressure switches, but if the engine is
> still running, they have no value. I reason that fire suppressants have
> great value on board with fires, but inertial switches like the
> ones that trigger air bags may have an application here. 2 lane, multi
> directional roads play a part, as do inattentive drivers.
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Thu, Apr 4, 2019, 1:22 PM Tom Lins via Gmclist
>
>> Being the worrywart that I am the accident and subsequent fire has me
>> concerned about what happens when you have a serious accident and a fuel
>> line
>> gets ruptured and your high pressure fuel pump is still running?
>> I worry that I (or whoever is driving) would not have the presence of
mind
>> to turn off the ignition or possibly unable to turn it off.
>> Has anyone installed a inertial switch wired to kill the fuel pump should
>> you have an accident.
>> If you did what did you use?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Tom Lins
>> St Augustine, FL
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>>
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