Installing Electric Fuel Pump ???
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Safety Car
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From: Norwalk Ct
Installing Electric Fuel Pump ???
OK, I am going to switch over to an electric fuel pump and have a few questions for those of you that have done it.
Plan on running the pump off of a relay, mounted under the dash. But did you run a new wire to the back or is there something I can pull the feed of already around the tail panel?? The alarm maybe??
Nick
Plan on running the pump off of a relay, mounted under the dash. But did you run a new wire to the back or is there something I can pull the feed of already around the tail panel?? The alarm maybe??
Nick
Racer
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From: Fairfield PA
OK, I am going to switch over to an electric fuel pump and have a few questions for those of you that have done it.
Plan on running the pump off of a relay, mounted under the dash. But did you run a new wire to the back or is there something I can pull the feed of already around the tail panel?? The alarm maybe??
Nick
Plan on running the pump off of a relay, mounted under the dash. But did you run a new wire to the back or is there something I can pull the feed of already around the tail panel?? The alarm maybe??
Nick
About to do the same, interested in hearing about others that have done it to.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
I ran a new wire to the back and grounded the pump using the mounts to the frame. Make sure you use a wire with a weather resistant sheath and don't skimp on wire gauge. For a length like that I would suggest 14 gauge. I ran as much of mine as I could along the frame and loomed it where I could for extra protection.
Racer
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From: Charleston South Carolina
I ran a dedicated wire to the pump as well. I tied it into the the ign source behind the center console and installed a safety shut off switch. I also ran the ground wire the same way. Mine runs on the frame rail for a short distance and then I drilled a hole into the rear compartment and snaked it towards the center right to the console. The carpet should hide it once I get my interior done. I like to have a separate shut off switch to the pump so I don't accidently turn the key too far and lock the colum. That would suck in a fire situation while driving. Plus there is a light on the switch that tells me the pump has juice.
Burning Brakes
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From: Paducah Ky
Absolutely run a new circuit with minimum of 14 gauge but prefererably 12 gauge. I wish now that I had just upgraded my mechanical pump. It would be a lot easier and you dont have to listen to that darned thing.
