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So I was able to get Little Blue (87 4.0 renix 4x4 auto) to run. Bypassed fuel pump relay after replacing all the fuel line connections, fuel pressure regulator and basically a completely new fuel system from tank to injectors. 

Now I need to figure out why the relay isn’t working correctly. I have tried several new supposedly hood relays and the only thing that works is using a jumper on the relay. Any suggestions or thoughts as where to look? 

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15 minutes ago, Ωhm said:

Need to do a visual inspection of your fusible links located on the starter relay. Look for bubbles, holes, open wire. If fusible links look good, track back wire at D1_5 to its splice in the harness.

Thanks. Working on that, between tornado warnings/watches. I am ready for spring/summer. 

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On a precautionary note, the way you jumped the Fuel Pump Relay Block, Fuel Pump Motor, Injectors and a few other components are now running current flow through the Ignition Switch (I1 feed). Could possibly overheat the IGN SW.

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1 hour ago, Ωhm said:

Need to do a visual inspection of your fusible links located on the starter relay. Look for bubbles, holes, open wire. If fusible links look good, track back wire at D1_5 to its splice in the harness.

Think I’ve found the issue. Non-existing splice on D1_5

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2 minutes ago, Ωhm said:

On a precautionary note, the way you jumped the Fuel Pump Relay Block, Fuel Pump Motor, Injectors and a few other components are now running current flow through the Ignition Switch (I1 feed). Could possibly overheat the IGN SW.

I kind of figured that. So I’ve only run it like that for a few minutes. Just verify it will run and idle, kind of that is.

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