From: Larry Tighe (larryradio@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Mon Mar 08 2004 - 10:42:25 PST
Do MV's really get stolen?
I hesitate to change anything on my M151A2 or M998....my Irish-Catholic
genes cause me to be very stubborn and hard headed.
Both came with steering wheel locks, i.e., a chain welded to the driver's
seat on the 151 and a steel cable loop in the 998. I just can't imagine
anyone taking an MV....how far could they get before they're stopped?
Active duty types may borrow a vehicle to get home from the NCO club
(officers would never do that!! :>) but in the civilian world someone would
be nuts to even try.
If I were going to "theft proof" it, I'd put a solenoid valve on the fuel
and a hidden switch....it this really necessary?
Lar
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 1:27 PM
Subject: [MV] neato anti-theft device
> I saw a really neat anti-theft device on a M35A2 yesterday.
> It was hinged collar that went around the "fuel cut-off cable" and was
> designed to be intalled when the engine is off of course. You can put a
> padlock through it.
> Not a 100% theft proof but will keep little fingers from causing a really
> big problem.
> Don't remember a similar device used on active duty models, only the
locked
> chain through the steering wheel routine.
> Jim
>
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