Technical should I use a relay for fuel pump?

[55 dude]

Originally Posted by tommy

The first 55 years of my hotrod life we never used a relay. The last ten there has been a big change on the internet anyway. To me a relay is just something else that can break and leave you on the side of the road. Of course I'm talking about the old Dupree/ SW style and other electric pumps for carbs. I always wire it through the key switch so I don't forget to flip the switch. I just turn the key to "on" and listen until clicking slows down, pump the gas twice and start it up. I believe in the KISS system. The less parts to break....the better. JMO

I felt the same way and found if you make up a couple jumpers you will be fine because those "universal" relays can be pieces of shit! One area they seem to get used up in is the remote entry when you have no door handles or trunk handle. my cuz has a 50' chevy that is smoothed out and i put a little kit together for him that has been used a couple times.