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yooper · 08-01-2003, 05:42 PM

I've got a push button on the left hand side of my dash next to the gauges. I pressed it when the truck was running and it killed the motor.

Does anyone have any idea what this button is suppose to be used for. I have a hard time believing that it is some kind of factory kill switch.

my truck is a 71 . i've got a factory tach in the dash.

*Gee_Emm* · 08-01-2003, 05:47 PM

Sounds like a kill switch

Where is Yoop?

**old Rusty C10** · 08-01-2003, 08:08 PM

its prolly aftermarket although those kind of things are usually on diesels unless its used to prevent the spark from working... did you have to hit that switch again before it started back up?

Maximum Overdrive · 08-01-2003, 08:14 PM

Does it have a factory looking knob or aftermarket?

yooper · 08-01-2003, 09:09 PM

The switch looks factory original. Kinda strange I cant imagine why they would have a kill switch like that.

I didnt have to push it again to start the truck.

yoop is the upper penninsula (U.P.) of michigan. people from the UP (yoop) are reffered to as yoopers.

as unfortunate as it is i am a displaced yooper and currently live in green bay wisconsin.

cdowns · 08-01-2003, 11:07 PM

way back when !!! they used to put switches like that to kill the spark and you coast along for a few seconds pumping the gas realesing the switch to reignite the engine with a very loud backfire. isn't real good for the engine or exhaust system but deffinately fun when accompanied by a six-pack and roll yer owns

Maximum Overdrive · 08-01-2003, 11:09 PM

Would have to see a picture to know for sure.

Iceman7642 · 08-03-2003, 04:15 AM

my uncle just turns off the iginton then pumps and turns it back on and pionts his figner at someone and they hit the deck (well back in his high school days)

SLS · 08-03-2003, 05:32 AM

Yeah ...that 'ol trick works great when combined with a 'flame thrower' kit on your exhaust.

If you really wanna fire 'em up pull the choke out while pumping the pedal....

Maybe I should put a disclaimer in here somewhere.......or go into the muffler business.

08-01-2003, 05:42 PM	#1
yooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: yoop Posts: 54	Button on dash I've got a push button on the left hand side of my dash next to the gauges. I pressed it when the truck was running and it killed the motor. Does anyone have any idea what this button is suppose to be used for. I have a hard time believing that it is some kind of factory kill switch. my truck is a 71 . i've got a factory tach in the dash.

08-01-2003, 08:08 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	its prolly aftermarket although those kind of things are usually on diesels unless its used to prevent the spark from working... did you have to hit that switch again before it started back up? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-01-2003, 11:07 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	way back when !!! they used to put switches like that to kill the spark and you coast along for a few seconds pumping the gas realesing the switch to reignite the engine with a very loud backfire. isn't real good for the engine or exhaust system but deffinately fun when accompanied by a six-pack and roll yer owns __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-03-2003, 04:15 AM	#8
Iceman7642 P!$$ on Ford Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 334	my uncle just turns off the iginton then pumps and turns it back on and pionts his figner at someone and they hit the deck (well back in his high school days) __________________ [FONT="Impact"][COLOR="Navy"]Michael Lowered 1972 C-20 Longbed with 350 and TH350 1995 Tahoe LS - Custom intake, k&n, TBI spacer, sweet tail lights, clear front lights... 2009 Nissan Versa I am 26, married, and we had our first baby in July of 2009

08-01-2003, 05:47 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Sounds like a kill switch Where is Yoop?

08-01-2003, 08:14 PM	#4
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Does it have a factory looking knob or aftermarket?

08-01-2003, 09:09 PM	#5
yooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: yoop Posts: 54	The switch looks factory original. Kinda strange I cant imagine why they would have a kill switch like that. I didnt have to push it again to start the truck. yoop is the upper penninsula (U.P.) of michigan. people from the UP (yoop) are reffered to as yoopers. as unfortunate as it is i am a displaced yooper and currently live in green bay wisconsin.

08-01-2003, 11:09 PM	#7
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Would have to see a picture to know for sure.

08-03-2003, 05:32 AM	#9
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Yeah ...that 'ol trick works great when combined with a 'flame thrower' kit on your exhaust. If you really wanna fire 'em up pull the choke out while pumping the pedal.... Maybe I should put a disclaimer in here somewhere.......or go into the muffler business.



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