General Questions

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <9807211236.AA28620@hunch.zk3.dec.com> Andrew Duane USG/PE writes:

>> Someone told me that one very easy way is to start the engine, and pull the
>> fuel pump fuse/relay.  The engine will use up the remaining fuel pressure.

> BTDT.

> Doesn't work. Fuel comes out. Period. Figure on at least
> 1 cup (0.25 liters). Also figure on changing your shirt
> afterward. I had to. Twice.

It's never _going_ to work.  Once the pressure inside the system drops
to the injector opening pressure, no more fuel will leave the system.

You should always open the feed line before the metering head - there's
usually plenty of room to wrap a rag round it to catch any spray.

--
 Phil Payne
 Phone: 0385 302803   Fax: 01536 723021
 (The contents of this post will _NOT_ appear in the UK Newsletter.)