Big Smoky

I just installed the turbo timer that at bought at the DTR store. It's awesome to take the key out and not have to wait for the turbo to cool. One problem though. When it get about halfway though the time the engine starts cutting out, like it's being starved for fuel, and will die before the time shuts the ignition down. It doesn't do it all the time though. Sometimes it works and shuts down like it's suppose to. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Eric

Lary Ellis (Top)

Wow thats a new one

I have never heard of that experience, you say it only happens sometimes not always.

What is your fuel pressure like? have you checked your lift pump? It sounds to me like it is starving for fuel at idle. I am passing this down to Howard to see if he has heard of anybody else with an issue like this.

Big Smoky

It only does it with the timer activated. When it starts starving for fuel I can turn the key back on, shut the timer off and it will recover. Fuel pressure is at 20-24 psi. It doesn't act up unless the timer is activated. Thank you for your help. Excellent customer service!

Eric

Lary Ellis (Top)

I think I found your problem, this is a post you made about how your pusher pump is wired up. You are killing the fuel pump before the engine shuts off, and it is starving for fuel.

You need to run your pusher pump through a circuit that the timer will keep active until it shuts off

Big Smoky

What about the fuse that I put the blue wire in for the timer? Would that work?

Lary Ellis (Top)

Possibly, though I am not certain. Howard would be the one who would know for sure, or some of these other guys who have already done the same to their trucks. I will PM you Howards email address so you can get a better answer from him

Big Smoky

Thank you so much. You've been a lot of help. Take care.

Lary Ellis (Top)

No problem Eric, I just happen to remember you talking about your pusher pump in that other thread

Besides buying stuff from the DTR Online Store makes sense! We have a 24 hour customer support here via the forums It would be hard to beat the knowledge assembled among the fine members here at DTR

hvanflee

HI Eric,
I think Lary hit it right in the head, you will need to drive your fuel pump on the same power node we use to keep the truck running with the timer (as was said the fuse for the blue wire).

One thing I would advise you to do. The timer should be connected on the hot side of the fuse, your fuel pump should be connected to the cold side of that same fuse. This way your pump, and wiring will be protected by the fuse being used. Then we need to hope the added current does not fry the timer and does not pop the fuse. The timer should handle about 25 - 30 amps.

Does anyone know how much current the pusher pump requires?

Also caution should be taken when adding a larger fuse to a node designed for a smaller one. If it requires more current than the fuse can handle you may need to put the pusher pump on the hot side of the fuse and add a new fuse in that line, if it does not have one already.

Big Smoky

I hooked the wire like you said and it works great. You have a great product. The coolest thing I've ever bought! Thanks for the help. I'll definantly buy from the DTR Store again. Great service!

Eric

Lary Ellis (Top)

Glad to hear you got it worked out, Another satisfied customer served