I have two low pressure pumps on a TD and run them both all the time. Seems
to work? As far as I could tell it was the only thing reliable about it.
Ron
2-TD's none running-S.N.A.F.U.
1 Miata always running perfectly
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>Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 09:53:19 -0500 (EST)
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>To: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>, mgs@autox.team.net
>From: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
>Subject: Re: Electric Fuelpumps
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>Reply-To: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
>
>Hi all...
>
>I have a warning for you guys who carry a spare fuel pump, "Just in case."
>The points on fuel pumps that are not used tend to rust. Iron oxide is a
>good insulator and the pumps will not work. I have had new pumps on the
>shelf for about a year, and found I had to clean the points before the pump
>will work. Perhaps if the pump is stored in an air tight bag with some
>desicant (sp.) in it, the problem will be eliminated.
>
>I have dual fuel pumps on my TD. I have two switches and change pumps on
>the first of each month.
>
>Check that spare pump. See if it works.
>
>Press on regardless,
>
>Blair
>
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