Fuel shutoff pull cable?? - Competition Diesel.Com

Smitty256 · 10-25-2017, 07:52 PM

Needing some advice on getting rid of the fuel shutoff solenoid and wanting to go with a pull cable. I know it has been done but I'm needing some help on what pull cable is used and pictures if a custom bracket was made. Any advice or pictures to help it appreciated

Stox5225 · 10-25-2017, 08:43 PM

I’ll snap some tomorrow for you. Simple as hell. Removed the solenoid and installed a spring so it’s always in the up position. Routed a cable through the firewall (drilled a small hole) and it comes out on my dash. I still need to clean it up. Only issue that was brought to my attention was it could pop start itself (manual transmission) if it’s on a hill steep enough ..... I’ll take my chances lol.

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9724VF350 · 10-25-2017, 09:00 PM

The roll starting thing has always been in the back of my head, but it's never happened to me yet. I've though about taking a small piece of c channel like steel and putting it on a hinge so it can swing under the knob to keep it pulled out.

Smitty256 · 10-25-2017, 10:21 PM

Sounds good stox

zachu812 · 10-26-2017, 06:49 AM

I just got rid of my pull cable fuel shut off and went back to a solenoid, if you want the cable and bracket you can have it for the cost of shipping.

*zfaylor* · 10-26-2017, 07:37 AM

I have had the pull cable in previous trucks and honestly I would just replace the solenoid. It always seemed to be a pain in the azz and in the way if I ever wanted to mess with the pump and it is nice to just turn the key off. It seems okay until you go to sell the truck and then when you have to explain how you need to pull a cable to shut it off it starts to feel a bit janky

Stox5225 · 10-26-2017, 04:35 PM

Here you go. Let me know if you need some explaining.

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jasonc · 10-26-2017, 04:55 PM

I used a boat control cable, threaded at both ends. Took all the factory solenoid brackets off the pump and hooked the cable to the lever going directly in the pump, which makes it a push forward on/pull back off instead of going thru the factory linkage which is up and down. The boat cable has plenty of tension where no spring is needed and has plenty of travel. They look like mini control cables.

BigPapa · 10-26-2017, 06:12 PM

Here's a couple of pics I saved from here so I could see how others had done it in case I ever wanted to go that way. I don't know who's truck they are but it's not my truck so I can't give any advice, just thought they may give a couple more ideas.

10-25-2017, 07:52 PM	#1
Smitty256 Name: Smitty256 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2014 Location: Killen, Al Member`s Gallery Posts: 234	Fuel shutoff pull cable?? Needing some advice on getting rid of the fuel shutoff solenoid and wanting to go with a pull cable. I know it has been done but I'm needing some help on what pull cable is used and pictures if a custom bracket was made. Any advice or pictures to help it appreciated __________________ 95 12v Cummins in peices 98 12v Cummins under construction 06 Cummins dropped, EFI by Robert Ivey

10-25-2017, 08:43 PM	#2
Stox5225 Name: Stox5225 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Lillington, NC Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	Fuel shutoff pull cable?? I’ll snap some tomorrow for you. Simple as hell. Removed the solenoid and installed a spring so it’s always in the up position. Routed a cable through the firewall (drilled a small hole) and it comes out on my dash. I still need to clean it up. Only issue that was brought to my attention was it could pop start itself (manual transmission) if it’s on a hill steep enough ..... I’ll take my chances lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1997 Cummins 2500; NV4500HD; SB DD; 315/75R16; 3rd Gen Track Bar; 63/65/14; AFC Live; 7mm DV's; 4 GSK; Mac Rack Plug; Custom Fuel System; 5x.012; Colt Cam Big Stick; 60# Springs; PDD Stage 1 Push Rods; O-Ring Head; Head Studs; Fluidampr; Boost/EGT/FP Gauges

10-25-2017, 09:00 PM	#3
9724VF350 Name: 9724VF350 Title: Tractor Guy Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,784	The roll starting thing has always been in the back of my head, but it's never happened to me yet. I've though about taking a small piece of c channel like steel and putting it on a hinge so it can swing under the knob to keep it pulled out. __________________ 97 F350 4X4 CC Dually 5spd 24V 913 S300/HT3B Ranch Hand. Playtoy-Oliver 1655. 12V now, 13mm, S475 Wife's ride-03 Excursion 12V swap in the works.

10-25-2017, 10:21 PM	#4
Smitty256 Name: Smitty256 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2014 Location: Killen, Al Member`s Gallery Posts: 234	Sounds good stox __________________ 95 12v Cummins in peices 98 12v Cummins under construction 06 Cummins dropped, EFI by Robert Ivey

10-26-2017, 06:49 AM	#5
zachu812 Name: zachu812 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2016 Member`s Gallery Posts: 419	I just got rid of my pull cable fuel shut off and went back to a solenoid, if you want the cable and bracket you can have it for the cost of shipping. __________________ 1995 RCLB 4x4: H-pump, 5x.012s, HX35 2001 RCLB 4x4: H-pump, 6x.013s, S472/S488 EdzGarage, Matt's Diesel Supply, HTS Transmissions

10-26-2017, 07:37 AM	#6
zfaylor Name: zfaylor Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: P-TOWN!, Indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,024	I have had the pull cable in previous trucks and honestly I would just replace the solenoid. It always seemed to be a pain in the azz and in the way if I ever wanted to mess with the pump and it is nice to just turn the key off. It seems okay until you go to sell the truck and then when you have to explain how you need to pull a cable to shut it off it starts to feel a bit janky __________________ 2015 half ton heavy chevy 81 Fairmont LS project Many yard ornament projects... North American Turbo

10-26-2017, 04:35 PM	#7
Stox5225 Name: Stox5225 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Lillington, NC Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	Here you go. Let me know if you need some explaining. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1997 Cummins 2500; NV4500HD; SB DD; 315/75R16; 3rd Gen Track Bar; 63/65/14; AFC Live; 7mm DV's; 4 GSK; Mac Rack Plug; Custom Fuel System; 5x.012; Colt Cam Big Stick; 60# Springs; PDD Stage 1 Push Rods; O-Ring Head; Head Studs; Fluidampr; Boost/EGT/FP Gauges

10-26-2017, 04:55 PM	#8
jasonc Name: jasonc Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2009 Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,412	I used a boat control cable, threaded at both ends. Took all the factory solenoid brackets off the pump and hooked the cable to the lever going directly in the pump, which makes it a push forward on/pull back off instead of going thru the factory linkage which is up and down. The boat cable has plenty of tension where no spring is needed and has plenty of travel. They look like mini control cables.