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Hello Luv Nation! I got some great help last time I posted something so I figured I would try again I have narrowed my fuel issues down to my fuel pump and relay. I have jumped the relay strait to the pump, I have power at the pump, therefore I figured pump no worky. However... I have plugged the relay in most of the way, and I tested the fuel pump part, and no power, so I believe the relay is bad aswell.

Heres the problem. As many of you know, you can't buy 'em anymore. I have to replace with a universal 5 prong. The new relay has the picture that shows how it works, but the picture of the stock relay is too confusing for me. Wiring is the hardest for me.

Can anyone tell me (remember, I'm ignorant) step by step how to do this? I would love to get my LUV on the road. It's a '79 4x4.... Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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1974 Mikado 4x4 50,000 orig. miles

OK, you have the notorious white/red from the voltage regulator and a black ground that goes to the relay coil. The relay should have NOC, NCC, and com terminals. The red/black wire to the fuel pump goes to the com terminal, the black/yellow from the ignition goes to the NOC terminal, and black/white going to the start circuit.

Thanks Labman. What do I do with the other 2 wires? I probably sound like an idiot. Thanks for your help.

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1974 Mikado 4x4 50,000 orig. miles

Which wires? 2 to the coil, and 3 to the double throw relay.

Thank you labman. I hope this info will help more than just me. From what I've heard on other threads is that this is a common problem and for rookies like myself, it's a road block to fixing the problem. Only a fuel pump away from getting her running.

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1974 Mikado 4x4 50,000 orig. miles

After my original fuel pump went out, I bought one like it at Parts America. It didn't last long and neither did a couple of others. Finally I lucked in and the kid offered me a generic replacement one night when they didn't have a stock one on hand. That was at least 5 years ago and maybe 10. Still going strong.