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Auxiliary fuse box #1222732 04/26/12 07:13 PM 04/26/12 07:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL cdstl OP pro stock
cdstl OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL	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. Thanks 1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: cdstl] #1222733 04/26/12 07:19 PM 04/26/12 07:19 PM
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mikemee1331 master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	a minimal amount of effort and readily available parts. or are you asking how would you do it? that, my friend would depend on where you wanted to locate this fusebox.

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: mikemee1331] #1222734 04/26/12 07:27 PM 04/26/12 07:27 PM
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cdstl OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL	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? 1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: cdstl] #1222735 04/26/12 07:40 PM 04/26/12 07:40 PM
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mikemee1331 master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	Quote: 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.

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: cdstl] #1222736 04/26/12 08:20 PM 04/26/12 08:20 PM
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cdstl OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL	It would always be hot. I have a switch for the MSD and fuel pump. Thanks 1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: cdstl] #1222737 04/26/12 10:46 PM 04/26/12 10:46 PM
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rustbuckett68 mopar R Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 656 Alberta	I think this is out of a Daytona (?), not sure of the year. I put it into my 84 GMC when I rewired the headlights with larger wires and relays. I pulled the connectors out, and replaced them to my master plan (!), and it worked. Somewhere, I have an auxillary fuse panel off a late 80's B van. Self contained with plug bayonet fuses. I'll try and get a pic, if I remember. 7181242-DSCF0855.JPG (37 downloads)

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: cdstl] #1222738 04/26/12 11:52 PM 04/26/12 11:52 PM
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cdstl OP pro stock Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,487 STL	This looks promising, around $10. 7181337-73820.jpg (77 downloads) 1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: cdstl] #1222739 04/27/12 12:58 AM 04/27/12 12:58 AM
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Pool Fixer master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,001 Coram, NY	7181426-fuseboxdone111221.JPG (53 downloads)

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: Pool Fixer] #1222740 04/27/12 01:00 AM 04/27/12 01:00 AM
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Pool Fixer master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,001 Coram, NY	It's all fed from the starter relay on the firewall, no need to run any current through the bulkhead. 130 amp alternator helps too... Don't forget the relays 7181429-buttonedup112.JPG (36 downloads)

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: Pool Fixer] #1222741 04/27/12 01:02 AM 04/27/12 01:02 AM
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Pool Fixer master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,001 Coram, NY	Got the box at West Marine... but Buss make it so I'm sure you could find it somewhere else... 7181432-fuseblock110001.JPG (83 downloads)

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: cdstl] #1222742 04/27/12 02:11 AM 04/27/12 02:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 70,126 Here DirectSubjection Tacohead. The First and Only
DirectSubjection Tacohead. The First and Only Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 70,126 Here	Quote: 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. 7181489-wiring.JPG (42 downloads) Last edited by DirectSubjection; 04/27/12 02:14 AM. Ride eternal, shiny and chrome

Re: Auxiliary fuse box [Re: DirectSubjection] #1222743 04/27/12 07:53 PM 04/27/12 07:53 PM
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mikemee1331 master M Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,154 bethlehem pa	Quote: Quote: 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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