280se 1978 fuel pump

Hello

I have a 78 280 se I just bought the previous owner states that he replaced the fuelpump and I should run a hot wire with a toggle switch to I assume run the fuel pump The can needs work the body is solid . Any advice as to why this should be done

Thanks

Buddy

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bwmcajr
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You need new fuel pump relay to fix that problem.

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Tiger

You should fix this because the fuel pump relay is missing or broken. That relay cuts off the power to the electric pump if the engine stops - like in a crash - so fuel doesn't keep flowing and cause a fire.

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