Hot fuel pump connector
Reply #1 –
Did you solder the connection???? Post a photo of the issue at hand. I have dual pumps with no issues. Dielectric compound is an insulator you know. Many connector manufacturers do not recommend using it. We had a huge issue with the compound on ABS systems a year ago. First they told us to use it then they changed their minds. If the connector is hot it has a poor connection. Drawing 7.7 amps is high but it should not get hot. Post the connection just so we know we are on the same page.
Note are you talking about the plastic sleeve on a crimp connector getting hot and cracking. I am going to assume it is the outside ground eyelet terminal you speak of. If so you have a resistive connection that needs looking after and you should always crimp and solder high load connections. I personally do not trust crimp connectors. They suck. I use plain crimp connectors solder and shrink tubing for a permanent job. And make sure you use a star washer and grind the ground point to bare metal before tightening the nut and bolt down. post a photo just so we can see the issue at hand.