Funny you brought this topic up, I am currently looking into the same
options for the tr6 autox'er. As far as the oil pressure switch, I
would think you could wire up a relay that bypasses the pressure switch
when the starter is engaged. I'm also looking into a way to maybe have a
push button primer switch so that if the carbs have been off the car and
the float bowls are dry, I can get them filled back up without having to
crank the starter all day first.
Jason Sukey
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Brad Kahler
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 12:32 PM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: fuel system questions
All this talk about fuel pumps has me wondering about
another aspect of the fuel delivery system, inertia switches.
Currently Susan's spitfire does not have one installed, nor
does it have a low oil pressure switch that would cut off the
pump either.
Seems like it would be prudent to install one or both of the
above items. For the inertia switch I'mwondering if they pose
problems on race cars. Pegasus sells a unit for $65 that I
would hope would work on a race car. Any thoughts on this
one?
As for the oil pressure switch, seems this should be used no
matter what. I'm assuming that when first cranking the
engine over to start oil pressure would be generated fairlly
quickly, especially with the use of an accusump to aid in
starting. Am I missing something here?!
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Brad
1957 TR3 vintage racer
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