fuel pump wiring woes

KitCarlson said

I am trying to be helpful, it is not about being verbose. It is about providing information about your present connections. Only you know that, you hooked them up, hopefully with a plan. The plan must include an understanding of completing an electrical circuit, so current flows when switch is closed.

Most relays have 4 terminals when used in a normally open situation such as running a fuel pump. Two are for the coil, two for the contacts, that close when coil is energized. The 12V pump fuse block wire, might or might not be interlocked with ignition switch. Incorrect connection there, may be what cranks the engine.

Wiring is more than hooking up wires and noting what happens.

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I am sorry if I came across as flippant. I do appreciate your expertise and willingness to help. And yes, I agree wiring is all about a plan. I made a detailed list of what I was going to do before I started on this project and as much as I was capable, noted where my wires were going. I do have the benefit of some excellent auto wiring books but first hand knowledge is always a plus in my opinion. I hope I never stop learning from others. So,
I am going to pull the fuse panel out of the car and take a look at it. And the relay does appear to be working correctly. I have it wired in to the 12v start circuit and it activates with the key on start. I was just trying to use the fuel pump wire from the fuse panel to wire in a momentary switch.