In a message dated 98-05-18 13:41:13 EDT, you write:
<< I'm curious ... how did you wire this? All the ones I've
seen have a circuit for running the pump from the starter
solenoid, as well as from the oil pressure actuated switch.
It seems that this prevents you from running the fuel pump
first to fill the float bowls.
Is this a bug or a feature? I could see where it lets you
get a little more oil pressure in the system before the carbs
fire if the bowls are empty, which mght be a good thing... >>
I dunno... As usual, I have no idea how they're supposed to be
installed, so I just wired mine in the hot circuit that goes to the fuel
pump. And you're right... if the bowls are empty nothing happens.
I tried cranking it to see if it would build up enough pressure to
activate the pump but it didn't (at least not quickly enough to
suit me).
I've never seen another one installed so I don't know if there should
be something running from the solenoid, but it kinda seems like a
good idea. When I wired it in I made the connections close enough
to the fuel pump that I can manually bypass the switch and fill the
bowls. Once they're full it seem to work OK. I've been wondering
whether there should be a bypass there or just do it manually every
time I need to. Bear in mind I only just got it put together yesterday
and don't know how it will actually work in the field.
I'd be interested in knowing how it's supposed to be done too...
Don
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