EMP projects

[Bruenor]

That's why I want to get one of these. Guaranteed to work, even after an EMP strike.

[dhnorris]

and they might be good eatin"

[infidel]

IH 756 tractor made between '67 - '71. IDK if it would work or not...

5 horses

We still have some mule harnesses and a small plow that grandpa used to use back in the day. I hope I never have to use those lol.

[hotfarmboy1]

Well for us, currently both of our grain trucks, one a 78 Ford Cat diesel, the other a 86 Ford with Cummins diesel, along with all of our tractors and combine. The only way any of them would be disabled is if the starters would be ruined, I'll just try to get dad to get extras. Otherwise I'm wanting to buy a late 70's Ford pickup for SHTF. I have a couple I've been looking at, just need the money to do it.

I've also been looking into getting a hand well pump, and a bigger generator. But since gas would be harder to get I wouldn't want to rely on that. We are also looking into a wood furnace to add onto my house as well.

[IndianasFinest]

Heres a video from the TV show "Future Weapons" showing the effect of EMP on a mid 90's model Ford Taurus.

YouTube - Taurus gets zapped by EMP

[caneman]

I live far enough from towns that a horse and a cart to go with it would be very practical. But I’ve got a 75X140 lot and no place to keep one. Best bet for me would be to try to make some kind of deal with one of the Amish farmers for a horse and try to build a simple cart. Even there, they could build a better one than I could.

[052.5GT]

Originally Posted by Indecision

An EMP wouldn't make a distributor not work. There's nothing that would be damaged.

Couldn't hurt to have an extra, along with extras for all wear items.

Extra parts are sometimes not given much thought, but should definitely be considered needs. Also, service manuals and a common knowledge of how to repair your vehicle.

[Beau]

Is there anyway to protect a car from EMP? What would have to be changed on an affected vehicle to make it work again?

[csaws]

Originally Posted by Indecision

A EMP wouldn't make a distributor not work. There's nothing that would be damaged.

Originally Posted by IndianasFinest

No ? What about the stator or ignition module inside of it ?

I too would disagree with the red, I have been working on cars for 19 years. However if you have info I don't I would be interested in hearing it.

[csaws]

Originally Posted by Beau

Is there anyway to protect a car from EMP? What would have to be changed on an affected vehicle to make it work again?

If it would be possible (meaning if you had the right car) you would need an intake manifold, carb, distributor and more than likely just buying an older vehicle would be best as it won't have all of the components ran by a computer.