Fuel Pump Problem and Possible Racetronix Solution
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Racer
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Fuel Pump Problem and Possible Racetronix Solution
I am having an intermittent fuel pressure issue where I get no fuel pressure out of no where w/e it seems to want to do it. My mechanic has isolated it to being either the fuel pump itself or a bad ground. I get power from the main wiring harness no problem. I saw this upgrade from racetronix:
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C44-FPWHG-2.html
My question would be the system seems to only rely on the main harness for the fuel level and to tell the new relay to switch on when your turn on your key. If, this is the case does this system replace w/e ground could be causing the problem on my OEM system. I would think it would because obviously we have a new pump, the only left over possible issue would be the ground...I just want to make sure this system also tackles that possible problem at the same time. I believe that if this system replaces w/e ground is associated witht he OEM Fuel pump which I believe it does, I will be set....any confirmations on this thoery?
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C44-FPWHG-2.html
My question would be the system seems to only rely on the main harness for the fuel level and to tell the new relay to switch on when your turn on your key. If, this is the case does this system replace w/e ground could be causing the problem on my OEM system. I would think it would because obviously we have a new pump, the only left over possible issue would be the ground...I just want to make sure this system also tackles that possible problem at the same time. I believe that if this system replaces w/e ground is associated witht he OEM Fuel pump which I believe it does, I will be set....any confirmations on this thoery?
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I believe that there are three flat brass pads where the electrical passes through the mounting flange.
One afternoon at Carlisle, Gordon Killebrew "fixed" a guy's no pressure issue by simply pulling the pump assembly and cleaning those contact pads.
You might do the inspection to see if your pads are corroded black.
One afternoon at Carlisle, Gordon Killebrew "fixed" a guy's no pressure issue by simply pulling the pump assembly and cleaning those contact pads.
You might do the inspection to see if your pads are corroded black.
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I am having an intermittent fuel pressure issue where I get no fuel pressure out of no where w/e it seems to want to do it. My mechanic has isolated it to being either the fuel pump itself or a bad ground. I get power from the main wiring harness no problem. I saw this upgrade from racetronix:
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C44-FPWHG-2.html
My question would be the system seems to only rely on the main harness for the fuel level and to tell the new relay to switch on when your turn on your key. If, this is the case does this system replace w/e ground could be causing the problem on my OEM system. I would think it would because obviously we have a new pump, the only left over possible issue would be the ground...I just want to make sure this system also tackles that possible problem at the same time. I believe that if this system replaces w/e ground is associated witht he OEM Fuel pump which I believe it does, I will be set....any confirmations on this thoery?
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C44-FPWHG-2.html
My question would be the system seems to only rely on the main harness for the fuel level and to tell the new relay to switch on when your turn on your key. If, this is the case does this system replace w/e ground could be causing the problem on my OEM system. I would think it would because obviously we have a new pump, the only left over possible issue would be the ground...I just want to make sure this system also tackles that possible problem at the same time. I believe that if this system replaces w/e ground is associated witht he OEM Fuel pump which I believe it does, I will be set....any confirmations on this thoery?
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C44-FPWHG-2.html
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Well, I don't believe this is a problem with the factory wiring harness. I believe it is a problem with the factory wiring for the fuel pump. My question is: does this replace the factory ground to the fuel pump, if so that would be correcting the problem, not masking the problem.
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Well, I don't believe this is a problem with the factory wiring harness. I believe it is a problem with the factory wiring for the fuel pump. My question is: does this replace the factory ground to the fuel pump, if so that would be correcting the problem, not masking the problem.
Thanks!