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Re: [T3] Electric fuel pump safety


On 5 Feb 99, at 16:04, John Jaranson wrote:

> One other thought on the fuel pump cut-off....
> 
> If you use an oil pressure sensor as some have suggested to
> shut-off the pump, there is the potential that the engine may
> remain running after an accident and thus the fuel pump would
> continue to run.  The beauty of the g-force switch i mentioned
> earlier is that it is an independent device that can be reset,
> much like the circuit breakers in your home....

I liked your description of the g-force sensor, but, in most cases, 
an accident that causes a fuel leak also leaves the engine starving 
so this is pretty good protection. The g-force sensor would be faster 
acting, however.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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