2nd gas tank / anti theft idea - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Taso Stambolis · 02-26-2003, 01:36 PM

how would I add a small gas tank to a jeep? I've had a idea for this anti theft method for a long time now but never looked into how to do it. The plan would be to have a small tank that is filled by maybe an overflow of fuel when you fill up your normal tank. The tank would be small enough that the perp would go a few blocks and then have the jeep run out of gas on him.

HybridPOS · 02-26-2003, 01:42 PM

Take your coil wire in with you at night.....

RCKRATZ · 02-26-2003, 03:00 PM

If that's what you want to do, why don't you just put your fuel pump on a hidden switch somewhere?

Kreep · 02-26-2003, 03:17 PM

I think Jacob's ignition has a feature like that. When armed, it will start and drive about 30 seconds, then die. Nothing like blocking traffic to attract attention...

4Bangler · 02-26-2003, 03:49 PM

Simply install an SM420 with a tempermental 2nd gear and leave the rig parked in 4-low, if the screaming engine bouncing off the rev-limiter in 1st doesn't detract them, grinding and jumping out of 2nd will, and stalling in 3rd will send them packing, hell, if you make your Jeep run and look like total shit on top of that, the perp might even leave you a few bucks on the seat.

Dan84CJ7 · 02-27-2003, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by HybridPOS
Take your coil wire in with you at night.....

That will stop the thief for about 30 seconds while they take one of your spark plug wires and use it to replace your coil wire...

Damn thieves

4Bangler · 02-27-2003, 03:35 PM

Not on a 4cyl...

put pu put put pu pu put put put....

Mr.N · 02-27-2003, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by 4Bangler
Simply install an SM420 with a tempermental 2nd gear and leave the rig parked in 4-low, if the screaming engine bouncing off the rev-limiter in 1st doesn't detract them, grinding and jumping out of 2nd will, and stalling in 3rd will send them packing, hell, if you make your Jeep run and look like total shit on top of that, the perp might even leave you a few bucks on the seat.

At least 80% of that sounds like the voice of experience

GoatFish · 02-27-2003, 09:03 PM

I need to do something with my YJ soon. I got my ZJ stolen at school in November, got it back a week later it looked like someone took it to a demolition derby and let it rip. Anyways, it will be just about that time of year again to pull the YJ out, and I will be driving that to college now and then and I would like to keep it were I parked it this time. So has anyone weird a fuel pump cut off switch? Basically, what is the best way to do it?

MNBen · 02-28-2003, 08:03 AM

There should be a relay for the fuel pump. Wire it to the switched side of the relay. That way there is no problem with current. Just hide the switch under the dash someplace you can feel or can not see. Some people use a magnetic switch. You swipe a magnet across part of your dash to trip the switch. Just don't lose the magnet =).

Ben

TexasBlake · 02-28-2003, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by HybridPOS
Take your coil wire in with you at night.....

take your rotor off.

I want to know if there's some way to make a fuel pump switch, but have a code for it. Are there any electrical locks similar to those that are on bicycle locks, with the sliding nmbers? Or what about a combination of 3-5 switches under the dash that must be swithced on off in the right combination? Anyone understand what I'm getting at here?

Blame Canada · 02-28-2003, 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by TexasBlakeWFO

take your rotor off.

I want to know if there's some way to make a fuel pump switch, but have a code for it. Are there any electrical locks similar to those that are on bicycle locks, with the sliding nmbers? Or what about a combination of 3-5 switches under the dash that must be swithced on off in the right combination? Anyone understand what I'm getting at here?

You're making it more complicated than it seems. And by adding more to the system, you just inventing more to go wrong/break down.

Remember the KISS rule: Kiss My Ass.
Or, Keep It Simple Stupid.

My $0.02

rockmup · 02-28-2003, 01:41 PM

Why not just use an ignition master switch? Hide it somewhere and just flip it when you need to.
I spliced into the neutral safety switch in my jeep (automatic) and it will never go anywhere I don't want it too. The same could be done with an ignition

02-26-2003, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Taso Stambolis Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12878 Posts: 466	2nd gas tank / anti theft idea how would I add a small gas tank to a jeep? I've had a idea for this anti theft method for a long time now but never looked into how to do it. The plan would be to have a small tank that is filled by maybe an overflow of fuel when you fill up your normal tank. The tank would be small enough that the perp would go a few blocks and then have the jeep run out of gas on him.

02-26-2003, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
HybridPOS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14442 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 909	Take your coil wire in with you at night..... __________________ 83 CJ-7, 360 .030 over, shaved heads on the pane. 105 inches of noise and booger welds.

02-26-2003, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCKRATZ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2485 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 2,964	If that's what you want to do, why don't you just put your fuel pump on a hidden switch somewhere? __________________ Keith Ratzburg aka "El Rolo" Friends of Fordyce-Director

02-26-2003, 03:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kreep Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 14004 Location: Illinois Posts: 846	I think Jacob's ignition has a feature like that. When armed, it will start and drive about 30 seconds, then die. Nothing like blocking traffic to attract attention... __________________ 82 CJ7 - TBI 304/T18a/D300/44/70/4.88/40's 87 Samurai - GSX carbs/16V 1.6/GRS-II/linked rear/31's

02-26-2003, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
4Bangler Jackstand Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12152 Location: Alpena, Michigan Posts: 1,616	Simply install an SM420 with a tempermental 2nd gear and leave the rig parked in 4-low, if the screaming engine bouncing off the rev-limiter in 1st doesn't detract them, grinding and jumping out of 2nd will, and stalling in 3rd will send them packing, hell, if you make your Jeep run and look like total shit on top of that, the perp might even leave you a few bucks on the seat. __________________ '46 CJ-2A, '47 CJ-2A, '48 CJ-2A, '50 M38, '52 M38A1, '62 CJ-3B, '62 CJ-5, '65 CJ-5, (2) '66 CJ-5's, '67 CJ-5, '69 CJ-5, '69 J-3000, '70 CJ-101, '74 DJ-5, '74 CJ-5, '77 CJ-5, '78 CJ-5, '78 CJ-7, '78 Wagoneer, '95 YJ, '97 XJ...None of them run.

02-27-2003, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
4Bangler Jackstand Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12152 Location: Alpena, Michigan Posts: 1,616	Not on a 4cyl... put pu put put pu pu put put put.... __________________ '46 CJ-2A, '47 CJ-2A, '48 CJ-2A, '50 M38, '52 M38A1, '62 CJ-3B, '62 CJ-5, '65 CJ-5, (2) '66 CJ-5's, '67 CJ-5, '69 CJ-5, '69 J-3000, '70 CJ-101, '74 DJ-5, '74 CJ-5, '77 CJ-5, '78 CJ-5, '78 CJ-7, '78 Wagoneer, '95 YJ, '97 XJ...None of them run.

02-27-2003, 09:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
GoatFish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15724 Location: rochester NY Posts: 165	I need to do something with my YJ soon. I got my ZJ stolen at school in November, got it back a week later it looked like someone took it to a demolition derby and let it rip. Anyways, it will be just about that time of year again to pull the YJ out, and I will be driving that to college now and then and I would like to keep it were I parked it this time. So has anyone weird a fuel pump cut off switch? Basically, what is the best way to do it? __________________ its all about the sawzal

02-28-2003, 08:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
MNBen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7711 Location: Burnsville MN Posts: 606	There should be a relay for the fuel pump. Wire it to the switched side of the relay. That way there is no problem with current. Just hide the switch under the dash someplace you can feel or can not see. Some people use a magnetic switch. You swipe a magnet across part of your dash to trip the switch. Just don't lose the magnet =). Ben __________________ Sunset the unconstitutional USA Patriot Act!! Serious discussion makes Bubba sad -BRB

02-28-2003, 01:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
rockmup Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16699 Location: Greenwell Springs La. Posts: 4,258	Why not just use an ignition master switch? Hide it somewhere and just flip it when you need to. I spliced into the neutral safety switch in my jeep (automatic) and it will never go anywhere I don't want it too. The same could be done with an ignition __________________ __________________ 07/C2 SOT /Making guns and fun toys, one hammer swing at a time Need quality ammo ? AMERICAN LEAD DISTRIBUTORS Need a POV system ? REPLAY XD

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