<VV> The Eternal Mechanical vs Electrical Fuel Pump Question

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Bob, On my '63 Rampside I went through the same thing with the crankcase filling up with fuel about 20 years ago. But I am less forgiving than you as I have been running the electric Carter fuel pump ever since. I am using the fuel pump "dummy" center section purchased from Wes Jewett (he advertises in the Communique) for that stock appearance as well as being able to use the stock fuel lines. As far as safety is concerned, I am driving dangerously (though I am a good driver). No safety switch of any kind! I'm sure I am not alone. On my recently acquired '69, the fuel pump (mechanical) quit while driving through Flagstaff. Thank God I had my current Corsa membership roster and that there are people like Richard Downey out there. He came thru for me at about 30 degrees outside with a "known" good used part. At first it was a bit of a leaker, then after about 30 miles it dried up. It has been on there ever since with about 3,000 miles under its belt. But now I carry a NEW mechanical pump with me in that car as well as the roster. Good luck with your big decision and please post what conclusion you come to. 
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado
1963 Rampside PG (owned since 1980)
1969 Monza Convert. #2891 (getting ready to drive to Jacksonville)

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jack Kean <jkean at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: May 25, 2009 9:14 PM
>To: FrankCB <frankcb at aol.com>
>Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org, Robert Marlow <Vairtec at optonline.net>
>Subject: Re: <VV> The Eternal Mechanical vs Electrical Fuel Pump Question
>
>Bob,
>
>I have an intertia switch (from a Taurus) and purchased an electronic 
>fuel pump controller from David Heath. Here is an explanation of the 
>unit that I received from David:
>
>    The controller has a small computer chip which turns on an internal
>    relay when power is first applied.  This relay is energized for
>    three seconds.  After that initial three seconds, the relay is
>    energized only if a tach pulse is present.  The tach signal line can
>    hook up to either a "coil - " line (stock tach signal) or a 12v
>    square wave pulse (like typically found on an aftermarket ignition
>    such as an MSD box.)  Most electric fuel pumps draw about 2.5A and
>    specify a 7A fuse be installed in-line, so I included a 7A circuit
>    breaker in-line with the relay contacts (one less thing for you to
>    concern yourself with).  I have also included several parts to aid
>    installation.  I own a corvair and designed this unit for my
>    corvair, but it will work in any 12V, negative-ground vehicle.  I
>    have included a PDF of the installation instructions to help answer
>    any questions.The price is $60 plus $5 shipping via USPS Priority
>    Mail.  I can send via other methods if you desire, but in the US,
>    the USPS method is the cheapest and is pretty quick. 
>
>The control unit works as advertised. The initial 3 second delay is 
>usually enough to get gas into the system after a rest. It is a nice 
>small unit, that I mounted under the dash. I did not like the smallish 
>wire included to the pump, so I used this unit to control a relay that 
>sends 12 volts to the pump.
>
>jack kean
>Arlington, Texas
>
>
>
>FrankCB wrote:
>> Bob,
>> With my electric fuel pump (in the tank) I also use the oil pressure switch, the inertia switch (probably from a Ford) and a push button on the dash to bypass both of these to prime the carb for cold starts.
>>
>> It's amazing how many Ford car drivers have no idea that their cars have an inertia switch much less where it is and how and when they may need to reactivate it.  I've had to show a few of them where it is and why it may need to be reset.
>>
>> Frank "reads my owner's manual" Burkhard
>>
>> In a message dated 05/25/09 22:41:37 Eastern Daylight Time, Vairtec at optonline.net writes:
>> A side question for the electric users:  What, if any, means have you 
>> used to cut off electric power in the event that the engine stops or 
>> the vehicle crashes?  (In my track car, I have an oil pressure 
>> switch, a Ford inertia switch, and a toggle override switch for cold starts.) 
>>
>> --Bob 
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