Re: Battery disconnect switch...YES!

Posted by Thomas Wilcox On 2009/3/24 21:56:20

On the topic of safety, I would also like to suggest that any cars that relies on an electric fuel pump have a 'collision' disconnect switch. Some of these switches are operated by force (like an airbag switch) and some are operated by a sudden loss of engine oil pressure. Either will work. I know a fellow that died as a result of a fire being fed by an electric fuel pump. Even though my 34 uses a mechanical pump, I have a back up electric pump and have that wired to a disconnect.

Fuel and electrical fires are really really nasty in our older cars, particularly the pre-war cars with wood bodies. For $25-$50, you can get some great insurance and a piece of mind.

Cheers,

Tom