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Subject:Re: Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
From:David Beierl
Date:Thu, 18 Jan 2001 16:48:49 -0500

At 04:12 PM 1/18/2001, Mladen, Zoran wrote:
>When you jump the wires, remember that the jump will run continuously with
>the key on.  If it does not start, immediately turn off the key or you will
>fry your pump.

Er...the pump runs continuously the whole time the engine is running, what
makes you think it will have a problem when the engine isn't running?  The
system shuts it off when the motor stops so that you don't pump fifteen
gallons of fuel through a busted fuel hose or an accident site.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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