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mtb_will_03 · 09-17-2006, 09:48 PM

I just finished putting in my malloy ignition and the next thing im thinking of doing is buying line lock.

Was wondering if their is any pointers or things I should know befor I do this.

Thanks

qksilver · 09-17-2006, 10:05 PM

I wouldn't advise using it instead of an emergency brake. Over the years almost 30 years on and off in the towing business, I have learned not to trust them for longer periods other than loading, winching or recovering, and even then if it isn't level to block/chock the wheels.
Had a few unlock on me in the early years.
For drag racing, have no idea, I always had the rear brakes adjusted loose

chevydog66 · 09-17-2006, 10:11 PM

Make sure you have a good tubing bender. Line locks are only meant to be used for less than 30 seconds. At least that is what the instructions say. I use one on my 66 Chevelle. At the track they say only to use them for the burnout, and that's all I use it for.

bigjimzlll · 09-17-2006, 10:19 PM

The mounting location of the mallory box could be better...they do not like water...at all

On the line-loc...just follow the instructions.

kelsfine69 · 09-17-2006, 10:58 PM

Ive had a line lock for years in my truck. I use it for burnouts and man it works slick. Tubing bender is a must I wish i had one years ago. Pump the pedal a couple of times and hold it down... push the line lock button and tramp the throttle. Let go when you burn enough rubber

junkyardjohn · 09-18-2006, 09:42 AM

I've Had Them On A Couple Of Trucks & They Are Great. I've Had Them On Fwd Trucks (try Backing Down A Steep Wet Clay Hill During The Rain With A 4 Speed). They Work Great If You Buy A Good One. Cheap Ones Are Well... Cheap. I've Used Em For Years Without Any Problems.

John

mtb_will_03 · 09-18-2006, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

The mounting location of the mallory box could be better...they do not like water...at all

On the line-loc...just follow the instructions.

Where else would you recommend puting the box ?

el curioso · 09-18-2006, 03:58 PM

I dont know about line locks but those glass fuel filers are some thing that you should really be carefull about. Some people round here have some intresting stories about them bursting. jmo

bigjimzlll · 09-18-2006, 07:11 PM

I originally like mounting them on the fire wall....now they go inside..behind the glove box.

LONGHAIR · 09-18-2006, 07:41 PM

Quote:

those glass fuel filers are some thing that you should really be carefull about. Some people round here have some intresting stories about them bursting.

Second on that ^^^^^

Rdrdave · 09-19-2006, 08:02 PM

Run no filter rather than THAT filter. Nice and explosive! I used a linelock on my "stang" and it worked great for burnouts at the light. People wondered why your brake lights aren't on and you are just pouring on the smoke!

09-17-2006, 09:48 PM	#1
mtb_will_03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 114	Line Lock I just finished putting in my malloy ignition and the next thing im thinking of doing is buying line lock. Was wondering if their is any pointers or things I should know befor I do this. Thanks Attached Images

09-17-2006, 10:05 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Line Lock I wouldn't advise using it instead of an emergency brake. Over the years almost 30 years on and off in the towing business, I have learned not to trust them for longer periods other than loading, winching or recovering, and even then if it isn't level to block/chock the wheels. Had a few unlock on me in the early years. For drag racing, have no idea, I always had the rear brakes adjusted loose

09-17-2006, 10:11 PM	#3
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Line Lock Make sure you have a good tubing bender. Line locks are only meant to be used for less than 30 seconds. At least that is what the instructions say. I use one on my 66 Chevelle. At the track they say only to use them for the burnout, and that's all I use it for. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-17-2006, 10:19 PM	#4
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: Line Lock The mounting location of the mallory box could be better...they do not like water...at all On the line-loc...just follow the instructions. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-17-2006, 10:58 PM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Line Lock Ive had a line lock for years in my truck. I use it for burnouts and man it works slick. Tubing bender is a must I wish i had one years ago. Pump the pedal a couple of times and hold it down... push the line lock button and tramp the throttle. Let go when you burn enough rubber Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 09-17-2006 at 11:01 PM.

09-18-2006, 09:42 AM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Line Lock I've Had Them On A Couple Of Trucks & They Are Great. I've Had Them On Fwd Trucks (try Backing Down A Steep Wet Clay Hill During The Rain With A 4 Speed). They Work Great If You Buy A Good One. Cheap Ones Are Well... Cheap. I've Used Em For Years Without Any Problems. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-18-2006, 03:58 PM	#8
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: Line Lock I dont know about line locks but those glass fuel filers are some thing that you should really be carefull about. Some people round here have some intresting stories about them bursting. jmo __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 350/700r4

09-18-2006, 07:11 PM	#9
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: Line Lock I originally like mounting them on the fire wall....now they go inside..behind the glove box. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-19-2006, 08:02 PM	#11
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: Line Lock Run no filter rather than THAT filter. Nice and explosive! I used a linelock on my "stang" and it worked great for burnouts at the light. People wondered why your brake lights aren't on and you are just pouring on the smoke!



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