Surely the manufacturers of the pump have addressed this question. Has
anyone looked at the pump specification for "minimum voltage"?
Mike
Mike Garvey
1967 BJ8/38046
Swampscott, MA
-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 10:00 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump
Conceivably--note: 'conceivably'--less than 12V at the pump would leave the
electromagnet charged but unable to fully retract the diaphragm and open the
points (or electronic circuit) to stop current flow. You'd still have
current flowing through the electromagnet, which could overheat and, well,
fry.
On 7/28/2023 2:37 PM, alfuller194@gmail.com wrote:
> Jim - I don't recall those messages, so maybe someone with more
> knowledge than me can respond.
>
> That said, I don't see how a low or dead battery would damage a fuel
> pump. I would think the pump would see just the circuit as unpowered
> and not work, but not suffer for the experience...
>
> ----------------
> All the best,
>
> Al Fuller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of
> healeymanjim
> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 10:47 AM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump
>
> i have seen messages on the list where folks have stated that low
> battery can cause problems with solid state fuel pump. the battery i
> replaced was so weak it would not turn the motor over even with plugs
> removed. any info on this anyplace on the internet?
>
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