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Time to build that EMP-surviving car I've been dreaming of – one that can run even with all its electronics (except sparks) burnt out, falling back on mechanica
by Bromskloss 9y ago
Time to build that EMP-surviving car I've been dreaming of – one that can run even with all its electronics (except sparks) burnt out, falling back on mechanical timing and such!
- pryelluw 9y agoBuy an old VW Bettle.
- punchclockhero 9y ago>build an EMP-surviving car No need to do that, just get an old enough car/truck that can be started with a crank.
- King-Aaron 9y agoDon't need a crank, just a manual gearbox and knowing how to roll-start
- King-Aaron 9y ago1975 Datsun 180B. I had the relay box catch on fire (in the pouring rain!) once. Put the fire out, pulled all the twisted charred copper off itself as not to short out, found another battery and bam! Off she drove again. If I hadn't stopped immediately as the fire started, the car would have happily kept running - it only needed the relays for the starter motor. Everything else runs from the points/distributor/alternator. If you had an old diesel, it'd be even better. Those literally have no electronic components necessary for the engine to run - mechanical fuel pump, glow plugs. They can basically run underwater as long as it's got fresh air coming in.