[TR] Fuel pump safety switch

[John Macartney]

Andrew, if you want to 'keep it Triumph' have a look at www.rimmerbros.co.uk/tr6/images/112a.gif and 
specifically look at ref nos 42 and 43 on the panel of images + items 42-47 inclusive. This is the 
inertia fuel cut-out switch fitted to all injected TR's and the 2.5 litre injected sedans. Speaking 
from personal experience over the years they are *very* reliable - like they immediately shut-off in 
an accident, violent skid or the car going inverted. They are wired through the ignition. They also 
have a button (illustrated) to re-set after cut-off and which also allows you to turn off the fuel 
pump if you need the ignition switched on but don't want to start the engine or flood the carbs.
Usual faffle about NFI or promoting Rimmers. Doubt you'll get this particular switch through any of 
the US suppliers and also worth noting it should be a lot cheaper in $'s following the collapse of 
the #/$ exchange rate.

Jonmac

Andrew Upritchard wrote:
> I have installed Webers on my project TR3, which necessitated an electric
> fuel pump, which I will wire into the ignition switch. I know there are
> safety switches which tie into the oil pressure and ensure pump cut-out in
> the event of catastrophic failure.
> Does anyone on the list have experience with these?  I have been told that
> they aren't particularly reliable, and may shut the fuel pump off at
> inopportune times.