Re: where to locate an electric fuel pump relay
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

Re: where to locate an electric fuel pump relay



That gadget wire had me going for a minute!
Mike

On 2/13/2026 10:03 AM, 'Butch' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse wrote:
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

--
--
--
Please address private email -- email of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. That is, email your parts/car transactions and negotiations, as well as other personal messages, only to the intended recipient. Do not just press "reply" and send your email to everyone using the general '62-'65 Clubhouse public email address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine-tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks!
 
1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group.
http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en.
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 1962to1965mopars+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/1962to1965mopars/6e12dab2-bc42-4e14-97a7-44ea0e43c4bdn%40googlegroups.com.

--
--
--
Please address private email -- email of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. That is, email your parts/car transactions and negotiations, as well as other personal messages, only to the intended recipient. Do not just press "reply" and send your email to everyone using the general '62-'65 Clubhouse public email address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine-tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks!
 
1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group.
http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en.
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 1962to1965mopars+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/1962to1965mopars/a3e299b2-65ca-4b30-8f2a-b04a6edd99a2%40gmail.com.


Home Back to the Home of the Forward Look Network


Copyright © The Forward Look Network. All rights reserved.

Opinions expressed in posts reflect the views of their respective authors.
This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.