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Subject:Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
From:Rob Wright
Date:Sat, 24 Jul 2004 03:32:44 -0500

I tried unplugging the distributor but nothing changed. When I turn the
key on the injectors go to ground so  I think I am going to need a new
ECU. if anyone has a good used one let me know?? this is the digijet
model.
On Friday, July 23, 2004, at 04:25 PM, Daniel L. Katz wrote:

> list:
>
> a number of good and patient responses so far. slightly off the topic,
> but
> here is an additional point having to do with safety:
>
> any time an electric current is stopped abruptly by unplugging or
> flipping
> a switch, there will be a spark. similar comments apply to starting a
> current abruptly, although this is often less of a problem. therefore,
> making and breaking a circuit in the presence of atomized gasoline is
> an
> explosion/fire hazard. parenthetically, this is why it is dangerous
> switching lights on or off in a room where there is a natural gas/air
> mixture.
>
> dan
>
>
>
> On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 09:55:09 -0500, Rob Wright <wrightvolvo@MAC.COM>
> wrote:
>
>> I am trying to get my 85 westy going but when I turn the key the fuel
>> starts and never stops. I pulled the injectors out and a couple are
>> spraying fuel so I thought ok the injectors are bad, but when I
>> disconnect the electrical plug from them they stop spraying which may
>> mean there is some sort of electrical problem.
>>  Any ideas?