The 1N400x series are generally hefty enough to use for snubbers. For a
small motor like a fuel pump, I'd probably use a 1N4004 or above.

Jim



"ejb" wrote in message
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Hi Doug,
I'm planning on doing this kind of thing also.

Can you give some example part numbers for a snubber diode. Are you
referring to zener diodes?