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Topic: Kill switch?
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 04-27-2006 04:46 PM
 
When I switched to a 4 speed I had to jump across the Neutral safety switch.
I am now going to put a toggle switch in that line with that wire so that the switch can be flipped so the car thinks its "in gear" and will not crank.Does anybody have a clever place to mount a small toggle switch??
Inside or out! I am open to suggestions / ideas. ------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-27-2006 05:27 PM
If I told you where mine was then I would have to kill you.But... what I think is a good spot (not that mine is there) is on the passenger side kick panel under the dash up high (not the one in the door). Use a low profile rocker switch of the same color as the kick panel (do they come in anything but black?) and cut in a mount hole and run the wires behind it and under the dash. I would think the bad guys would take quite a while to get around to finding it and give up. I set mine up so the motor cranks but it cuts voltage to the coil. That way they just think it's a hard to start car and maybe don't even look for the kill switch. I have pretty long arms so if mine was there, not that it is, I could reach it fairly easy from the drivers seat.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-27-2006 06:12 PM
 I put mine in a much more obvious place - under the dash, left of the steering wheel - for two reasons. (1) It's convenient, so I'm sure to use it, (2) I can flick it without a passenger even noticing.
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 04-27-2006 10:41 PM
My father in law had one wired behind the ash tray in the dash of his Cadillac. Pull the ashtray out 1/4" and it was killed. Push the ash tray in to start.
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 661
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-28-2006 02:35 AM
I personally prefer a Male/female connector, which isn't as obvious as a switch. Mine is right next to the ignition key. And I tuck it in behind the dash once connected.For those of you using an MSD Box, if you are using the white wire to fire (ie: you are using a non-MSD distributor) you can use the purple (mated with a green wire) wire as a kill switch. The car won't start if grounded. If you are using the Purple/green wires to fire ( some MSD Distributor Only)then the white wire once grounded will be your kill-switch. The nice thing about it is that the connector must be disconnected for the car to start which to most thief will be illogical 
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 04-28-2006 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by Pierre:
The nice thing about it is that the connector must be disconnected for the car to start which to most thief will be illogical
But when the connector is pulled out of the MSD box shouldnt the car start?
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65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 04-28-2006 04:29 PM
I wouldnt call this a kill switch, but more of an "immobiliser". I think of a kill switch as the big safety switch they put on race cars that will allow someone to turn your battery off from outside the car...Hitting this switch wont turn your motor off, it just means it wont crank... I know it sounds pedantic, sorry.
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 661
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-29-2006 03:52 AM
FSTBK65,If I understood your question, what I call a "connector" is not physically located on the MSD box (It is not related to the RPM module connector on the box which set the RPM limits).
I ran the white wire from the MSD box (engine compartment) to the dash board where I ground it and installed a M/F connector (similar to the numerous 2 or 3 wire originaly used in the mustang)along that wire. When the connector is connected, the white wire is grounded and the MSD box disabled. Indyphil, Yes it is more of an anti-theft device than a kill switch I guess. I'll correct my definition
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 05-01-2006 07:46 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Scott H:
My father in law had one wired behind the ash tray in the dash of his Cadillac. Pull the ashtray out 1/4" and it was killed. Push the ash tray in to start.
Bummer if the passenger decides to smoke & pulls the ashtray out while he's driving though...
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-01-2006 09:11 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Blacksmith:
Bummer if the passenger decides to smoke & pulls the ashtray out while he's driving though...
It didn't kill the ignition, just interupted the starter.
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-01-2006 09:24 PM
Thanks for the ideas guys.
I have decided where to put it.------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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warhorse1
Gearhead Posts: 193
From: camino
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 05-02-2006 05:16 PM
I know it sounds pedantic, sorry. [/B][/QUOTE] pedantic....ain't that one of them child molesters..... ------------------
I know my limits....I just pass-out before I reach them
old mustangers don't die...they just go to hell to re-group
.45 the original point and click !!!
Run what ya brung and hope like hell ya brought enough.
Proudly annoying the neighbors for over 30 years
NEVER confuse education with wisdom !!!
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bob6364
Gearhead Posts: 447
From: griswold,ct usa MCA#59447
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 05-02-2006 08:32 PM
I love the ashtray idea....
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BryanM
Journeyman Posts: 78
From: Friendswood, TX
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 05-03-2006 03:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by warhorse1:
I know it sounds pedantic, sorry.
I think it's pedantic to use the word pedantic. : )
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Bryan - 1965 coupe / front bench seat / 289 / T5. [This message has been edited by BryanM (edited 05-03-2006).]
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