Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #21211
From: <sqpilot@bellsouth.net>
Subject: fuel pumps
Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 09:47:44 -0500
To: fly rotary <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Hi all....I need to ask a question regarding the two EFI fuel pumps. (I have two MSD pumps, I think they are something like 65 psi each).  Should these pumps run continuously?  I know that on my automobile, when you first turn the key (ignition), you can hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds to pressurize the system, then it sounds like it shuts off. On our aircraft, should they also do this or should they run continuously, since the unused fuel is returned to the sump tank after the fuel pressure regulator?  I know that my MicroTech system has the wire that supplies power to the fuel pumps going to a relay first, then the power leaves the fuel pump relay and goes to the fuel pumps.
     I know that most of you have Tracy's ECU system, but if I recall correctly, I think that Ed Anderson had used an automotive ECU (another brand) prior to changing to Tracy's ECU.  Just wondering how that system worked, regarding the fuel pumps.....constantly running or on demand.
     Thanks in advance for any and all info you guys might have regarding how the EFI pumps are supposed to work.  Paul Conner
 
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