Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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Car: 1976 Charger Daytona, 360ci.
Issue: I have an electric in-tank fuel pump instead of the engine-driven pump assembly...prep for an eventual engine swap to a Magnum 360 on Holley Terminator X. When running, this pump is more than enough for a stock 360 (350 LPH). The problem is just that...when it is running. I'm finding that this pump cuts in and out at random times. It has been very difficult to diagnose. The pump has a power wire from Battery Positive and is grounded at both the front passenger fender ground and at one of the two fuel fill tube bolts inside of the trunk. I'm suspecting key-on 12v power is my issue. Right now, that is sourced from the electric choke connector (CE 14 per the book) because that was the only actual point of key-on 12v power I could locate. When the car is colder and as long as it doesn't drive too far or too hard, it's fine. But drive it hard, or try to take a roadtrip and eventually the car will choke out like the alternator died and the battery went flat. Let it sit a few minutes, it'll start up and move.
In preparation of the new engine, trans and ECU, I'm looking to see if there's a better key-on 12V source under the hood I can use instead of the choke's power supply. I was looking at the starter relay for a minute, but I only see 12v hot at the top terminal, 12V to solenoid for cranking and 12v ignition. I do not want to put a hard-mounted switch into this car. Am I missing any other key-on 12v sources?
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Re: Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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Car: 1976 Charger Daytona, 360ci.
Issue:...when it is running. I'm finding that this pump cuts in and out at random times. It has been very difficult to diagnose. The pump has a power wire from Battery Positive and is grounded at both the front passenger fender ground and at one of the two fuel fill tube bolts inside of the trunk. I'm suspecting key-on 12v power is my issue. Right now, that is sourced from the electric choke connector (CE 14 per the book) because that was the only actual point of key-on 12v power I could locate. When the car is colder and as long as it doesn't drive too far or too hard, it's fine. But drive it hard, or try to take a roadtrip and eventually the car will choke out like the alternator died and the battery went flat. Let it sit a few minutes, it'll start up and move.
In preparation of the new engine, trans and ECU, I'm looking to see if there's a better key-on 12V source under the hood I can use instead of the choke's power supply. I was looking at the starter relay for a minute, but I only see 12v hot at the top terminal, 12V to solenoid for cranking and 12v ignition. I do not want to put a hard-mounted switch into this car. Am I missing any other key-on 12v sources? The above is confusing as you are identifying two different 12v sources Are you using a relay with the electric choke as a signal wire to "activate" the relay? If i am not mistaken the choke power is run through a timer or sensor to control it's temperature. might be wrong on that but I remember something to that effect with the choke on the mid to late 70's cars. If that's the case you may be on the wrong side of the controller. Regardless, A better source may be the IGN power TO the ballast resistor with a relay and fused battery lead
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Re: Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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He can use the 12 volt choke feed to activate a properly wired relay. Agreed, which is why I stated If that's the case you may be on the wrong side of the controller but good to reiterate incase he missed that part
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Re: Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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He can use the 12 volt choke feed to activate a properly wired relay. Agreed, which is why I stated If that's the case you may be on the wrong side of the controller but good to reiterate incase he missed that part To many possibilities. It is either it is or it is not. Could be a tank full of crap choking off the pumps suction. Who knows.
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Re: Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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That can be ruled out. The tank was dropped, emptied, flushed and prepared when the electric fuel pump went in.
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Re: Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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You Should have a pod in the tank to prevent cavitation. Keeping it over 1/2 should eliminate that possibility. Where exactly are you hooked on at the choke? You could make up a simple light at the tank and run it somewhere visible in the car to monitor power. When it acts up if the light goes out its a power supply. If it stays on its the pump. The tank has been topped off during testing. The fuel gauge is about as accurate as a blind, drunk man throwing a dart. On a stock 2-bbl 360, there's a blue wire that feeds power to what I can best describe as a circuit board that transfers power to the choke's element. I'm tapped into that power supply coming from the main engine harness, before the power gets to the choke's "circuit board". I'll add a picture later this evening if needed.
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Re: Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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there is a field load relay under rt fender for alternator, it has a key on 12v source
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Re: Late-B Stable Key-On 12v?
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That can be ruled out. The tank was dropped, emptied, flushed and prepared when the electric fuel pump went in. Back when I put Holley Projection on Warhammer I did what you are doing, hung an electric pump on the end of the pickup. Now the factory did that to feed a carb and deal with vapor lock issues, but with fuel injection it doesn't work well. As someone mentioned, at half a tank it'd suck air as the fuel sloshed away and it'd kill the engine when I made a spirited turn. The lower the fuel level got the more it appeared. Now I know you said the tank is full and probably isn't the issue, but I went thru a couple of burned out pumps dealing with this. If you get it on the road you might want to put in a hydramat on the end of the pump, at least. I ended up going with a fuel sump fed by the mechanical pump, that in turn fed the electric pump. Something to keep in mind is all. As for you original question, use the ballast feed (12v side) to trigger your pump relay. Since if that is flaky your ignition would turn off too and it doesn't sound like your having an ignition issue.
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