Re: where to locate an electric fuel pump relay

["'Butch' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for that.  I'm running 10 gadget wire from the relay to the center post of the power distribution block on the firewall.

Butch

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:00:32 PM UTC-8 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H wrote:

Redirecting this reply from Mike to Butch's question:

> -------Original Message-------
> The whole point of relays is to provide power to an accessory without
> incurring excessive drop, either through a under capacity switch or
> using too small supply gauge wire. As long as the power wire gauge is of
> sufficient capacity, the relay can be placed any where. The switch wire
> gauge can be small gauge, large enough to properly activate the rely
> contacts.
> Mike
>
> On 2/9/2026 7:20 PM, 62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H wrote:
> > Glad the restoration continues!
> >
> > My guess is maybe inside the frame rail, in front of the rear axle, since that is where some people put an electric fuel pump. Maybe that location would work for the regulator to the pump inside your gas tank?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Gary H.
> >
> >>   -------Original Message-------
> >>   From: 'Butch'
> >>  
> >>   The restoration of my 64 Sport Fury 426 max wedge: internal fuel pump
> >>   with a return line to the fuel tank for overpressure from a Summit
> >>   pressure regulator. I'm putting in a 30 amp relay. the instructions
> >>   say to locate the relay close to the pump, so I'm looking for
> >>   suggestions. Where can I locate the relay close to the pump/trunk
> >>   where it's accessible? Your suggestions appreciated.
> >>   /Butch

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