My Dad did that to me when I was really young!
He would shut off a running lawn mower by shorting the plug to the frame with his hand.
To this day, I can't stand to be shocked.

Don
Edit: He also tole me when he was a teenager back in the 30's.
The boys would see who could kill a running four cylinder Model T by shorting out the plugs with their fingers.
No wires removed, Just ground the plugs out with your fingers.

Last edited by 2-Ton; 06/21/2019 3:10 AM.
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!