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Good idea to wire fuel pump this way?

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Before i started rewiring my car, the power feed for the electric fuel pump was crimped into the battery cable where it connected to the post. Could i just wire it to the ACC terminal on the fuse box? If i did it this way would the fuel pump turn on when i start the car and turn off when i turn the car off? And would it get the 12V it needs? Thanx for any help.

Jeff

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I actually had a switch, but i fried it. Plus it was kind of a pita, for me anyways. thanx for the response.

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Ooooooooook......


What size of wire should i use and what kind of fuse? Can i get a relay at a hardware or auto parts store? Thanx for the help.

BTW, what would happen if i wired it as mentioned in my 1st post?

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Excellent, thanx God, er...i mean Joe.

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Joe, i found out it's a 4.5 amp fuel pump. Would this help out in deciding what guage of wire to use from the battery to the relay? Thanx for the help.

Jeff

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Thanx Joe. It's mounted right above the gas tank, so it's a good distance from the battery. I'm almost finished rewiring my harness for the guages, just have the ammeter prob. I hope to god it works or i'll be walking to school again
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