Humm - low battery causing the pump to effectively 'stall' is something to
think about...
On a related note, I have my fingers crossed for my own battery! The car is
due to be shipped back from Norway any day now, returning from the European
Healey Meet. When the cars arrived in Norway in early June, several had
ignition switches left in the 'on' position and the battery master switch
also left on. The result was several of the cars needed new batteries before
going anywhere. This was despite most everyone having printed 'starting and
storing instructions' in the car calling for the battery master switch to be
used. Like I said - fingers crossed...
As to the Healey Meet - great roads! One of my favorites is Trollstigen
['Troll's Ladder']. For a sample, see:
https://www.lifeinnorway.net/trollstigen-norway/
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All the best,
Al Fuller
-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 7:00 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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