georgiaguy246

i apologize if this is a stupid question because it probably is. but does the fuel pump always stay on or does it cut on and off during the time of driving?

86 5.0L

now, really, I want you to think hard about this....

what does a fuel pump do?

got it? ok.....

now why would you want it to turn off when you're driving?....

PRO50SC

No it does not.

georgiaguy246

i was talking to a guy today at church and hes old. used to build hot rods and everything but now hes about 90 and thought he was having one of those old people moments and he said something like that. so if i rigged a switch from the battery (something with power) to the fuel pump it would be ok?

grumpyphillips

You could rig a switch if you wanted too but the real question is WHY would you want to turn your fuel pump off while driving?

5.0liter_rice_eater

yes, just don't turn it off while your driving.

AdderMk2

NO you should NOT rig a switch to it... You should follow the instructions I gave you on making a NEW RELAY CIRCUIT!

georgiaguy246

trust me guys i wouldn't turn it off i am not that stupid. so you guys are sure it would be ok to rig a switch? where would be the best place to get power to the switch? sorry for such stupid questions but i am trying my best to learn this stuff.

georgiaguy246

thats what i plan to do man. but just for right now i was planning on rigging a switch and making the new relay circuit later this week and the car would not be driven just the engine running.

tmajikman

I agree with adder, just rewire it, you will know for sure if it is a wire problem, short or what ever, or a reelay problem.. Just rewire and then you can be sure of the problem, if you know that the fuel pump is good.