3D print a case for an ELK-960 timed relay

[maverickagm]

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I came across this post:

How to build a Primer Timer and cure your Viper Fuel Pump Starting Problem

For a time I built and sold these so I am sure they work well. Here are the instructions on how to do it yourself. I hope this is explained well enough to make it into the How-to section. Vipers may experience prolonged cranking when attempting to start, but once the engine actually fires, it...

www.viperclub.org

which describes using a timed relay to work around slow-start problem. Though I have not done this modification yet myself, I bought the timed relay and designed a case.

This YouTube video also describes the problem and how to setup the relay:

Dodge Viper Fuel Pump Check Valve Fix Timer Delay Elk960

I cant take credit for someone else's work but this old content is getting brought back to life for those struggling with inconsistent starts due to fake and...

www.youtube.com

Now I just need a photo of what wires to splice into within the trunk of my 93....

#1 Positive --> ?
#2 Negative --> ?
#3 TGR --> not used
#4 N/O --> ?
#5 COM --> Using a small jumper cable, connect it to Negative (#2)
#6 N/C -- not used

 

[Goggles Pizano]

Or just fix the actual problem correctly.

If you don't want to do it correctly, then:
cycle the key to build pressure (free).
Or for <$4 you can rig a switch and wire to do the same thing.
Or add a check valve around the fuel filter.
or sell it a buy something you can afford to fix.

 

[Goggles Pizano]

But thanks for the 3D file.