Jake Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Today, well yesterday now, I fitted a Walbro GSS342 fuel pump that I got from Paul E. It all fitted ok and the car's running great but I'm a little concerned about a couple of things. The electrical connector socket on the new pump was a different shape to the one I removed, so I cut off the plug and soldered on the new plug that came with the pump. I wasn't really sure how to insulate the bare metal connections I'd made so I used two sections from a plastic connector block, like this . . . http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/TLCON2X.JPG . . . even though the wires were actually soldered together, it was just as a way of ensuring that the live wire couldn't somehow touch an earth. I figured that sticky electrical tape wouldn't be any good submerged inside a fuel tank. Also, I used a cable tie to hold the pump body to its metal bracket because the standard arrangement didn't seem all that secure to me. But now I'm wondering if I did a stupid thing by putting these plastic bits inside the fuel tank. Some sorts of plastic get disolved by petrol don't they? So, should I removed these things? If so, what should I used to shield the bare wire where I did my soldering? Thanks -- Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 i got a set of bullet connectors with mine, used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Its best to use the connectors that come with the Walboro , even heat shrink dissolves in petrol then the wires touch together (ask Paul E) , its also a good move to stagger the connection so this cant happen . Dude :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I always stagger power cables if it has to be cut and solderd as this greatly reduces any shortages that can occour, there is also special sleeving you can get for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I used a terminal block No probs for nearly two years, and I had the pump out earlier this year and everything is un-melted and tight. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Originally posted by dude Its best to use the connectors that come with the Walboro , even heat shrink dissolves in petrol then the wires touch together (ask Paul E) , its also a good move to stagger the connection so this cant happen. It didn't come with anything for joining the wires or insulating the joints, should it have come with some? I'm confident that the joints I've made are safe, just as long as the plastic connector block doesn't dissolve in the petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Originally posted by Ian C I used a terminal block No probs for nearly two years, and I had the pump out earlier this year and everything is un-melted and tight. http://www.blackhorsedesign.com/artworks/aboutartist/phew.gif That's a weight off my mind. cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I've got some environmental, shrink sleeves. If you want to protect the solder joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 Originally posted by Timwildman I've got some environmental, shrink sleeves. If you want to protect the solder joints. Yes please, if they're petrol-proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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