Modifying Fuel Cut-Off Relay

1985 Ford Econoline E250, Van Window Extended, 4.9 Y, C6SECTION Modifying Fuel Cut-Off Relay
  1. Using relay (E3EB-9345-BA, CA, DA or E3TF-9345-AA), drill a 1/8" hole in-line with pins, and as close to relay base as possible.
    NOTE: Part of relay skirt may be cut away to provide easier access to pins.
  2. Solder a 16-18 gauge jumper wire between pins 2 and 4. Feed one end of an 8-10 ft. flexible wire through hole drilled in relay skirt and solder to pin No. 1. See Fig 1 .
    NOTE: Leads should be soldered as close to relay base as possible to permit insertion of relay into socket with minimum interference.
  3. Solder an alligator clip to other end of 8-10 ft. flexible wire.
Fig 1: Modifying Fuel Pump Cut-Off Relay
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RENDER: 1.0x

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