[T3] electric fuel pump cut off, possible solution

["Ned glenn" <ned_glenn@hotmail.com>]

It's something that comes up from time to time on the list...  how to have a 
fuel cut off for an aftermarket fuel pump after an accident.  Below is an 
excerpt from a Pelican parts tech article follow-up, and it is in the 
context of a theft prevention device......  Does anybody know of the part he 
refers to and how to find it on a junk yard ford
(is there any other kind 8-)

"Here's an additional thought on the subject from one of our readers, 914 
owner Bill Kohnke:

    Just a thought for the safety of the car and a little theft prevention. 
 I am a Ford salesman and through the years have to explain to many 
customers about fuel shut off switches that are installed in all Fords. They 
work in an accident situation by popping up mechanically from the force of 
the impact and interrupting the fuel pump circuit. Just push the switch down 
to reset.

    I have one mounted to the firewall because if I ever oops & tag the 
ditch, tree, etc. I don’t want the electric fuel pump to empty the tank into 
an already bad situation.

    For theft prevention a little direct tap from a screwdriver handle and 
the carbs/FI will cease to run very soon or until the switch is reset. This 
is great because who would be looking for a 1988 - 1998 Ford part stashed 
above the relay box and can’t be seen. The 19 year old has no idea why the 
car can’t run long enough to leave the cellar either."

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