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 Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:48 am |
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Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire
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is it possible / ok to power up car without the engine and engine loom?
have a few electrical things i want to do in car and need power in the car.
thanks ben 
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:51 am |
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All you need is a battery and connect it up 
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:56 am |
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you will need to insulate the starter and alternator cables
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:57 am |
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| Lee wrote: |
| All you need is a battery and connect it up |
well i know that 
was interested if it was ok to do.
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| you will need to insulate the starter and alternator cables |
good point thanks
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:04 pm |
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Won't the fuel pump build up pressure in the fuel hose? Are the injectors still fitted?
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:09 pm |
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| Edward wrote: |
| Won't the fuel pump build up pressure in the fuel hose? Are the injectors still fitted? |
no engine or the loom for engine,
the fuel pipe is just laying in bay atm,
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:11 pm |
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I would unplug the pump under the rear seat access to be safe
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:21 pm |
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Fuel pump won't prime if he just has it on accessory and not ignition, or just d/c the pump
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:23 pm |
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Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire
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, just the fuel pump i had forgot about
cheers guys
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