<VV> Electric fuel pump relay

[Jack Kean]

dang. I hate when I write something when I am tired. I should have 
stated "Post 87*a* will not be used". Sorry for the confusion (it's why 
I have a proof reader at work).

Also sorry if you took an extra run around the acreage because of this.

jack kean

ricknorris at suddenlink.net wrote:
> When I install an electric pump I always use the fuel pump relay kit from Painless Wiring. It has all you need in a quality package that works and looks good. Jeg/Summit has them. Why run all over hells half acre wasting time and money on something that might work??
> --
> Rick Norris
> #36 Sunoco Corvair
> www.corvairalley.com 
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> ---- Jack Kean <jkean at sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
>   
>> Stephan,
>>  go back to NAPA and ask for a relay with part number AR204. This is a 
>> standard Mini ISO relay. Connect 12V from battery to post 30 (you could 
>> run this through your inertia switch that I think I remember you talking 
>> about). Connect the fuel pump to post 87 (switched normally open). 
>> connect a 12 volt source (controlled with the ignition switch) to post 
>> 86 and post 85 to your other switches (oil pressure I think). Post 87 
>> will not be used (should shield it since it will be hot).
>>
>> I can send you a simple schematic of this relay if you need it.
>>
>> jack kean
>> Arlington Texas
>>
>> Stephen Upham wrote:
>>     
>>> I want to know if anyone can recommend a relay to use for the  
>>> connection of my electric fuel pump to harness connection to battery  
>>> that can be purchased from NAPA, PEP Boys, Auto Zone, or O'Reilly's  
>>> (my local FLAPS).  I would guess that would be a three prong relay.   
>>> I understand that it is advisable to run the positive wire on the  
>>> pump to the relay, the relay to the harness (20 b/y) and then to the  
>>> battery.  Unfortunately, when you try to explain this to the local  
>>> FLAPS employees they say "What is the make and model of the  
>>> car?" ...  It is practically the only way they can access their  
>>> inventories.  It is a NAPA Posi-Flo pump 12v pump.  It recommends,  
>>> and I have installed, a 3-5 amp {used 4} fuse in the positive wire.   
>>> Remember, I will probably need a part number as that is how they work.
>>>
>>> Nearing the end of the wiring harnesses odyssey.
>>>
>>> Stephen U
>>>
>>>
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