Mike -
That's definitely a good start... disconnect and reconnect all your wires
in the circuit... very interested in what's causing the rot!
Cheers,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 10/5/05, Awgertoo@aol.com <Awgertoo@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 10/5/2005 3:50:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> AH@jharper.demon.co.uk writes:
> However so long as the starter turns the engine fast enough then none of
> this matters. The float chambers should contain more than enough fuel to
> last until the engine starts at which point the pump should restart on
> its own.
>
> Perhaps this is what is happening; the pump is not restarting when full
> voltage is reinstated. This could perhaps be incorrect pump throw-over
> setting.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Yes, the pump (this is a FACET, not an SU, that I am using) is not
> restarting. Your theory makes a lot of sense and may explain why wiring
> directly to the
> battery resolves the problem as the battery may act as a buffer and
> maintain
> voltage, etc. etc.
>
> BTW I am using a high-torque starter--maybe it just draws too much
> current,
> though I have no problem with the same set-up in my 100! I will redo all
> connections this morning, etc. etc.
>
> Thanks--Michael
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