Hi All,
Is there a keyed power source in the front trunk? Wipers or fresh air blower maybe?
I want to relocate my fuel pump. When I pulled the motor, I found that the existing pump was wired to the coil! Very well hidden splice....
I no longer have a relay board, so I am not sure where to grab power.
Thanks!
Scott S
You can connect to the fuse panel. The stock wiring passes through the bulkhead behind the brake fluid reservoir. Very easy to slide another 18g wire through there.
IMHO, a piggyback connection on the fuse panel is acceptable, whereas a random splice from some unassociated component isn't. I'm nitpicky though.
The stock fuel-pump uses a 25A fuse AND a relay. Both for a reason ...
Get a good relay and use Fuse 11 (un-switched) for the power part of the relay and find a switched connector for the relay trigger.
11 looks to be the main power wire coming from the battery.
I'd even add an inline fuse on the power line ...
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That is a better idea for sure Mark - thanks...
Andy, is there a different draw for the fuel injection fuel pump, vs a pump for carbs? Do you think a relay is required on the carb pump?
Thanks to you both -
Scott S
A relay for a fuel pump is never a bad idea, puts less strain on the switch to that device.
If you're using carbs, it's also a nice little anti-theft device as the car will start, but run out of gas in a few blocks unless the switch is turned on.
I am about to relocate the FP for my FI car to the front.
Fuel tank is out and fuel cell on the way, so I will have plenty of room up there since the fuel cell is going where the spare used to be.
I plan on running the wire that controls the fuel pump relay through the tunnel with the new fuel lines and relocate the FP relay to the front.
SO I will also need a high current wire in the front.
I am also considering relocating the battery to the front, but then I have to run big honkin wires to the back for the starter.
Anyone else ever done this?
Stu
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