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Date:         Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:59:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: help ,
              video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
Comments: To: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert@picasso.ucsf.edu>
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To the list:

would it be a bad idea if Christophe wired up a test switch to connect battery positive post to fuel pump positive? Supply a known good positive connection to fuel pump?

Christophe: this explanation of the "double relay" may help your troubleshooting:

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/DoubleRelay.html

The above is for the late model Bay Bus but should be relevant to your '83.

Neil.

On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Christophe Guilbert < cguilbert@picasso.ucsf.edu> wrote:

> I tested my fuel pump by measuring the amp while cranking the engine. > I have 2.4A , Bentley manual said the it should be between 6 to 8A. > Bentley than suggest that you check the ground if amperage < 6A. I hooks > the fuel pump neg terminal straight to the battery to give it a good ground > but I did not see any difference, still 2.4A > > Also , I kind of remember that when you put the ignition on (before > cranking the starter), the fuel pump start for a couple a second. Is that > true ? > I don't hear the fuel pump running. > > Also Bentley test above should be done shortening pin 36 and 39 of the air > flow meter , I did both with and without shortening. Did have the same > Amperage. > > Any thought or suggestion > > > Thanks > > Chris > >

-- Neil n

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