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Old 04-09-2009, 12:17 PM
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(...an oil pressure actuated one)
I've converted our entire propane forklift fleet to this type of switch. It basically shuts off power to the fuel supply solenoid if there's insufficient oil pressure. They were installed not so much for crash/rollover protection but to remind the 'professional' operators to check the oil. Same principle applies though; no oil pressure=no fuel.
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Old 04-09-2009, 03:14 PM
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Just TOL but is there a case where the vehicle still running (with oil pressure) but there is a gasoline leak feeding a fire? Sounds somewhat less likely but possible. I'd just have a inertial switch defeat the rear pump power. Since Spica's are not on a relay it would have to be on the primary.

PS: Has anybody installed a relay on the rear fuel pump or do later models have one?
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Old 04-09-2009, 03:50 PM
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Fire investigations vs insurance and your life or someone elses.
I met an interesting fellow who investigates auto fire's for the insurance industry. He had amazing attention to detail. Looking for arson or other reasons is quite a chore. But he can usually find it.
If there is a way for your insurance company not to cover you after an incident, they will find it.
Just ensure that system is working as it should and you will be safe.
Don't modify it unless you are willing to pay the price.
If you don't believe me ask your insurance company.
Question: "I modified the fuel safety shutoff on my car and it burned to the ground can I still claim for it"
Answer: "not likely"
Stay with stock or equal would be my suggestion.
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Old 04-09-2009, 09:59 PM
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I've been plagued with the switch cutting off while driving as well
Somewhere 'round these parts there's a thread w/pix and everything showing a stock one taken apart along with how to clean it and make it work properly again. (provided it's not utterly roached of course)
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I kinda suspected this would turn into a controversy. It wasn't my intention. Thanks for all the ideas. I will scrounge some junk yards for some late 80's Fords when it dries up here. I personally prefer the inertial switch approach rather than the relay method of Bosch for the scenario when the car is upside down and the engine is still running. Any ideas on where Ford would put their device?

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Old 04-11-2009, 11:00 AM
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Alternatives: you can google to find the locations for the various units listed here. As you will see there are many choices. Then junkyard hunting will be easy. Good luck
inertia switch, Parts Accessories items on eBay.com

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Old 04-11-2009, 11:36 AM
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Any ideas on where Ford would put their device?
In an 80's era Bronco II and Ranger pickup it's on the passenger side firewall on the inside of the cabin behind the carpet near the tunnel.

On Mustangs it's in the left rear quarter panel behind and below an access cover in the trunk trim.
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