Seems like it could be a useful safety device, but it's also
something else to go wrong with the car. I've gone to the lengths to
take out any unnecessary splice / junction in the wiring after a DNF
due to a blown fuse.
I use a high amperage switch (no relays) on its own circuit for the
fuel pump. Both this switch and the emergency kill switch are within
my reach - kill switch I have to unclip the arm restraint for,
however. If I'm unable to operate the switches, I've got a problem though.
Having the fuel shut itself off in the heat of the battle is
unwelcome, and I personally lean towards ensuring that's as hard to
happen as possible.
Cheers, Tony Drews
At 11:28 AM 12/31/2013, TeriAnn J. Wakeman wrote:
>On 12/31/13, 9:41 AM, John Hasty wrote:
>>Make sure you can access the main cutoff switch while strapped in.....when I
>>had a fire the first thing I did was cut the power....Lord only knows what
>>might have happened if the fuel pump had been left on
>Which leaves me with the question, what about the crash switch for
>EFI fuel pumps? Would it be a good idea to have one in line with an
>electric fuel pump just in case you are unable to use the master
>electrical switch?
>
>I have one in line with the electric fuel pump in my 1960 Land Rover
>for just in case. I mounted it next to my driver seat so I can
>reset it if it went off while off roading. I frequently off road my
>Land Rover, often climbing over rocks and it has not gone off yet.
>
>It seems to me like this could be a useful crash safety device on race cars.
>
>Thoughts?
>
>TeriAnn
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