Auxiliary fuse box
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I am running an MSD and an electric fuel pump through my ancient bulk head connector. What would it take to put in a small fuse block and run this high-draw stuff through there? Realizing that the battery charging would still be going through the factory fuse block.
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Re: Auxiliary fuse box
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I imagine that I would run a 12G wire from the battery side of the alternator into the aftermarket, or junkyard, fuse block. And then wire my accessories into one of the slots. Is that all that there is to it?
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Re: Auxiliary fuse box
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I imagine that I would run a 12G wire from the battery side of the alternator into the aftermarket, or junkyard, fuse block. And then wire my accessories into one of the slots. Is that all that there is to it?
i would go a step heavier on the power feed and you would have to decide whether or not this fusebox would be a 'switched on' box or always on. that would be the deciding factor on where to have your power feed come from.
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Re: Auxiliary fuse box
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It would always be hot. I have a switch for the MSD and fuel pump.
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Re: Auxiliary fuse box
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This looks promising, around $10.
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Re: Auxiliary fuse box
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This looks promising, around $10.
I have a five fuse version of one of those in my Duster from Pep Boys (I think), nice basic fuse block.
MSD recommends its main power and ground wires be run directly to the battery though. This could work for the fuel pump, just be sure to use a relay for safety.
Last edited by DirectSubjection; 04/27/12 02:14 AM.
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Re: Auxiliary fuse box
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This looks promising, around $10.
I have a five fuse version of one of those in my Duster from Pep Boys (I think), nice basic fuse block.
MSD recommends its main power and ground wires be run directly to the battery though. This could work for the fuel pump, just be sure to use a relay for safety.
Hey DirectSubjection, what's with the teaser pic?? post a pic of the whole engine bay, it looks pretty sweet!
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