Eliminating Starter Relay

[m1008chevy]

I have a 87 M1008 that has been converted to 12v, and recently I was getting an issue where when I went to turn the key it would just click and not turn over. Changed batteries, cables, starter, but still the same problem. Finally pulled the starter relay out and just jumped both the purple wires, problem solved. My question is can I eliminate the relay altogether and leave both the purple wires jumped together as a permanent solution, or is that a bad idea? Just looking for suggestions.

 

[Warthog]

With the 12v conversion you can leave the two purple wires connected. It will not be a problem.

When you sell the truck please inform the new owners of what you did. At some point they will show up here asking what is wrong with their truck - "But I don't have one of those".

 

[m1008chevy]

Thanks. Been in the family for about 20 years now, never going to sell it.