Bob :
Should be easy to do. 12V solenoid valves are quite common, I got mine
at a surplus house for $3.50. Whitney has a "fuel tank selector valve"
for $36 (the PI version is $53), and you can simply cap the unused
port. They should also be available at most car parts stores, or
camping/trailer supply places. Then buy a remote car alarm system with
an output for 'accessories' or 'starter kill'. Depending on the alarm
you get, you may need a relay between the starter kill output and the
solenoid.
Randall
Kinderlehrer wrote:
>
> I was thinking once that a valve on the gas line that could operated by a
> remote control would be really cool. (I think I would take my chances on
> getting sued by a car thief.) The best setup might be to have it
> automatically shut the supply off when the ignition is turned off and
> require the emote to open the flow. Then you wouldn't forget about it when
> you parked and a thief watching you park wouldn't see that the switch
> existed (is that good?) Since you wouldn't have to actually access the
> switch, it could be located under the car in an inconvienient location.
> Anybody have any ideas on how to fabricate such a thing? Or any thoughts on
> why its another hairbrained idea?
>
> Bob k
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca <Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, August 13, 1999 9:24 AM
> Subject: Re: Theft Proofing - switch locations anyone?
>
> >
> >
> >
> >Without asking anyone to give out the specifics of their hidden switch
> location,
> >how about some general suggestions. If I were a thief I would first reach
> /
> >look under the dash and then on the floor around the drivers seat for a
> kill
> >switch. On the other hand, if the switch activation is not discrete why
> have
> >it. In another (nonLBC) project car I am considering using a microswitch
> behind
> >the ashtray. I would slide the ash tray out about 3/16 in. to activate the
> kill
> >switch - assuming that a slightly open ashtray would not look suspicious.
> >
> >I use my tonneau regularly to close off the cockpit to keep others away
> from my
> >car (along with keeping dust, bird droppings and rain out). IMO if
> someone
> >can't see into the car, there less of a chance for petty thievery (stealing
> >things out of the car).
> >
> >
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