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Old 08-12-2018, 11:33 AM
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No.
The OPSS cuts power to the fuel pump when it is open or is defective. It gets power from the ignition system and when closed (oil pressure up) transmits electricity to the fuel pump

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Ok, so the shut down would be a fuel starvation type, not the abrupt cutoff I had, I guess. Still worth checking, agree?
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Old 08-12-2018, 02:19 PM
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Ok, so the shut down would be a fuel starvation type, not the abrupt cutoff I had, I guess. Still worth checking, agree?
Yes.
In my experience some fuel related shutdowns are abrupt.
My last OPSS caused shutdown I was sure was an ignition problem until I did some diagnostics.

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Old 08-20-2018, 07:42 PM
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...Plan on replacing the dist cap, all plug and coil wires, and new plugs probably Tuesday (ordered from Moyer for delivery Monday) Hope that fixes it!
It's been 10 days... Any update?
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It's been over a month...
Can you update us please?
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