Kill switch on a VP truck
08-28-2007, 07:41 PM
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Kill switch on a VP truck
My local pulling association requires a kill switch mounted on the back of the truck. I called a local diesel shop that has a couple of pulling trucks, and they don't have any idea about how to rig up a kill switch on a VP truck. Has anyone done this, or know how to? Thanks
08-28-2007, 07:45 PM
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They want a fuel kill switch? or Just a Kill switch? If you put an Air shut off it will work though it can restrict air flow if not done properly.
08-28-2007, 07:53 PM
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They want a switch that hooks to the sled so that the engine will be killed in case the truck breaks free of the sled. On a 12 valve you use the fuel shutoff solenoid, and on the common rail there is a rail pressure switch that you ground, but the VP seems to be an enigma.
09-19-2007, 01:27 PM
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What about cutting power to PCM or running the ignition switch through a relay and dropping that relay through the switch on the rear. I'm thinking of the same thing, but for a different reason. I want an underhood shutdown button.
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09-19-2007, 01:51 PM
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I believe in this case they are wanting exactly what Smoking S is suggesting. Even on a VP truck (any truck for that matter) a fuel shut-off is only going to kill the fuel, if you blow a turbo you can still suck oil and run off that. I'm sure they are wanting an air shut-off, but you better ask them to clarify.
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