Ok..what did I do now ?
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Ok..what did I do now ?
Awhile back,I replaced my ignition switch and adjusted rod cause it was shorting and would not go into ACC position in the 69....I rarely use ACC,but this morning I did to mess with the new satellite radio,and my electric fuel pump comes on...!! (It also comes on when I start engine)....
Any thoughts ? My electrical experience is nil...
Rich
Any thoughts ? My electrical experience is nil...
Rich
Last edited by rihwoods; Jul 22, 2006 at 09:57 AM.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Awhile back,I replaced my ignition switch and adjusted rod cause it was shorting and would not go into ACC position in the 69....I rarely use ACC,but this morning I did to mess with the new satellite radio,and my electric fuel pump comes on...!! (It also comes on when I start engine)....
Any thoughts ? My electrical experience is nil...
Rich
Any thoughts ? My electrical experience is nil...
Rich
Last edited by 63mako; Jul 22, 2006 at 10:37 AM.
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
Rich it's just wired wrong that's all.
Won't do it today...Severe weather alert today...
"IT WILL BE EXTREMELY HOT TODAY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING
100 DEGREES IN MANY INLAND VALLEY LOCATIONS...AND AS HIGH AS 110
IN THE FOOTHILLS. SOME ALL TIME RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE
POSSIBLE. THE ALL TIME RECORD HIGH IN ALPINE WAS 112 SET IN
1960...AND AT 950 AM THEIR TEMPERATURE WAS 109."
..and they are not kidding...we are near Alpine..
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Yeah..I changed the fuel pump awhile back,but did not change wiring..so this gremlin was there before I bought it..never used acc,and did not catch this before...
Won't do it today...Severe weather alert today...
"IT WILL BE EXTREMELY HOT TODAY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING
100 DEGREES IN MANY INLAND VALLEY LOCATIONS...AND AS HIGH AS 110
IN THE FOOTHILLS. SOME ALL TIME RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE
POSSIBLE. THE ALL TIME RECORD HIGH IN ALPINE WAS 112 SET IN
1960...AND AT 950 AM THEIR TEMPERATURE WAS 109."
..and they are not kidding...we are near Alpine..
Won't do it today...Severe weather alert today...
"IT WILL BE EXTREMELY HOT TODAY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING
100 DEGREES IN MANY INLAND VALLEY LOCATIONS...AND AS HIGH AS 110
IN THE FOOTHILLS. SOME ALL TIME RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE
POSSIBLE. THE ALL TIME RECORD HIGH IN ALPINE WAS 112 SET IN
1960...AND AT 950 AM THEIR TEMPERATURE WAS 109."
..and they are not kidding...we are near Alpine..
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Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
I have no idea why you are so excited about the temp there lol. Pretty much just another normal day here in Ole San Antonio TEXAS lol.
Well, it hit 113 F and THAT is a new record for us...it is like a furnace...Took my raytek and driveway surface was 143 F...you can do a burn out sitting still...
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Awhile back,I replaced my ignition switch and adjusted rod cause it was shorting and would not go into ACC position in the 69....I rarely use ACC,but this morning I did to mess with the new satellite radio,and my electric fuel pump comes on...!! (It also comes on when I start engine)....
Any thoughts ? My electrical experience is nil...
Rich
Any thoughts ? My electrical experience is nil...
Rich
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Originally Posted by Little Mouse
What are you using for an electric fuel pump??
Rich
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
more common mistakes bought and old car to constantly
work on and spend money on
I have been thinking of using an electric holley pump. 110 gph
would be plenty for me, but I wonder if the HP 125 with the
gerotor gear set is worth having they talk it up a bunch in there
ADV. HP 125 has a preset fuel pressure think I would rather have
an external regulator.
Last edited by Little Mouse; Jul 22, 2006 at 07:40 PM.
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You do have a problem then. If your car actually runs then your fuel pump is working when you have the ignition switch in start and run as well as ACC. It sounds like the ignition switch is wired wrong, or you have some other gremlins in the wiring.
The fuel pump should be wired to the IGN-1 terminal of the ignition switch so that it is getting power in both start and run positions. That circuit can be found at the 12 gage pink wire connected to the distributor. Your fuel pump only draws 3 amps so it should be OK on that same circuit with the 2amp stock coil. You can also find that circuit at the fuse box at the gauges terminal.
The fuel pump should be wired to the IGN-1 terminal of the ignition switch so that it is getting power in both start and run positions. That circuit can be found at the 12 gage pink wire connected to the distributor. Your fuel pump only draws 3 amps so it should be OK on that same circuit with the 2amp stock coil. You can also find that circuit at the fuse box at the gauges terminal.
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Originally Posted by Little Mouse
Going back to your orignal thread title you only made one of the
more common mistakes bought and old car to constantly
work on and spend money on
I have been thinking of using an electric holley pump. 110 gph
would be plenty for me, but I wonder if the HP 125 with the
gerotor gear set is worth having they talk it up a bunch in there
ADV. HP 125 has a preset fuel pressure think I would rather have
an external regulator.
more common mistakes bought and old car to constantly
work on and spend money on
I have been thinking of using an electric holley pump. 110 gph
would be plenty for me, but I wonder if the HP 125 with the
gerotor gear set is worth having they talk it up a bunch in there
ADV. HP 125 has a preset fuel pressure think I would rather have
an external regulator.
I don't know about the 125....but it would save on hoses (no external reg..) The original holley lasted 7 years..then started weeping..so I stuck with same model...I use two filters..one between fuel tank/pump..and another just before carb...
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Originally Posted by Rockn-Roll
You do have a problem then. If your car actually runs then your fuel pump is working when you have the ignition switch in start and run as well as ACC. It sounds like the ignition switch is wired wrong, or you have some other gremlins in the wiring.
The fuel pump should be wired to the IGN-1 terminal of the ignition switch so that it is getting power in both start and run positions. That circuit can be found at the 12 gage pink wire connected to the distributor. Your fuel pump only draws 3 amps so it should be OK on that same circuit with the 2amp stock coil. You can also find that circuit at the fuse box at the gauges terminal.
The fuel pump should be wired to the IGN-1 terminal of the ignition switch so that it is getting power in both start and run positions. That circuit can be found at the 12 gage pink wire connected to the distributor. Your fuel pump only draws 3 amps so it should be OK on that same circuit with the 2amp stock coil. You can also find that circuit at the fuse box at the gauges terminal.
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Are you using a regulator? Due to engine swap, I'm unable to use a mechanical fuel pump and bought the same holley blue as what you have with a regulator. Is the regulator needed?
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Originally Posted by 81cali
Are you using a regulator? Due to engine swap, I'm unable to use a mechanical fuel pump and bought the same holley blue as what you have with a regulator. Is the regulator needed?
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Originally Posted by 81cali
I read rocknroll's post and he mentioned the wire off the dist. Can I get power straight from that wire?
Rich