Re: [Chrysler300] Cold start--Electric fuel pump

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Hi Bob J,
 
I prefer a  ( momentary "ON" ) toggle switch wired to the "ON"  position of 
the ignition switch. That way, when released it returns to the "Off"  position 
unless I need it in case of a mechanical pump failure.
 
Gary Hagy,  Hamburg, PA

300-C
300-C Conv.
300-E
300-G Conv.  

 
In a message dated 1/3/2008 5:44:21 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


OK  300 lovers, this recent discussion has brought to light a very
interesting  suggestion from Bruce Paul that really is worth sharing.

His idea  eliminates the need to add a switch at all!  Read our  email
correspondence and judge for yourself.  As Bruce and I have  discussed, this
setup could still be used to energize the electric pump in  case of
mechanical pump failure by making an emergency connection to the  hot side of
the starter relay.  Go to the bottom and start  reading.

Bob J

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Paul  [mailto:b_paul_ncp@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 7:48  AM
To: Bob Jasinski
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Cold start--Electric fuel  pump

You are correct. I would have to move the wire about 1" from the  start
terminal to the hot connection on the starting relay. That might be  easier
than holding the pushbutton in for the time period that the electric  pump
might be needed for actual driving, and it would leave both hands  available
to be on the steering wheel. 

Besides saving a lot of  engine cranking and wear on the starter motor to get
fuel to the carbs, the  electric pump is definitely an accessory that is
worth having for back-up.  It also seems to help hot engine restarting by
eliminating vapor  lock.

--- Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  Bruce,
> 
> The only drawback (if you view it that way) is that  
> you can't use the electric pump for a backup if the mechanical pump  
> fails on the road. You could, of course, temporarily connect a wire  
> from the battery to the pump to keep it running, until you got to  
> where you could get it fixed.
> 
> Bob
> 
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Paul  [mailto:b_paul_ncp@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 7:58  AM
> To: Bob Jasinski
> Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Cold  start--Electric fuel pump
> 
> Hi Bob,
> 
> I added an  electric fuel pump to my G many years ago to make starting 
> after  weeks of inactivity easier on the starter. I wired my electric 
> fuel  pump so that it only pumps when the starter is engaged.
> After a long  period of
> inactivity, I simply push in the D, 2, or 1 pushbutton for  the 
> transmission so the starter won't operate, and then I turn the  key to 
> start. I have total control over operation of the pump. When I  hear 
> the electric pump sound change indicating that fuel has reached  the 
> carburetors, I push the N button and the engine cranks and starts  
> immediately. I think that this makes a safe system that gets the job  
> done with no additional parts needed.
> 
> Bruce  Paul
> Cherry Hill, NJ
> 



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