[TR] Fuel pump safety switch

[aribert at c3net.net]

For North American listers, I used a cut out switch from a late '80s
vintage Ford.  Specifically, I used one from a Taurus.  I went to a serve
yourself type of a salvage yard and bought the connector and a length of
harness for a dollar or two (this was 5 or 6 years ago) and bought a new
switch from the dealer (at that time about $14).  THe switch is typically
located on the left rear quarter inner and it has a reset switch.  I have
seen this (same?) switch in the racer catalogs at about $60.

This is an inertia activated switch.






> List:
>
> One thing inevitably leads to another, and another....
>
> 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.
>
> Any help would be great - thanks !
>
> Andrew