Fuse Block Ignition Lug -- Capacity?
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Racer
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From: SB County CA
Fuse Block Ignition Lug -- Capacity?
All,
I'm wanting to run the following wires to the ignition lug:
1-12ga to Coil+ wire (Mallory coil with magnetic breakerless dist).
2-ignition fan relay wires (Dewitts dual w/main pwr wires to starter block).
1-ECU ignition signal/relay wire (Power Jection III w/main pwr direct to Batt+)
This terminal will be adequate for the load, correct? Also, it looks like this lug is protected by the 'DIR SIG' 'BACKUP' 20 Amp fuse...correct?
Do you recommend a different approach?
Thanks,
Rob
I'm wanting to run the following wires to the ignition lug:
1-12ga to Coil+ wire (Mallory coil with magnetic breakerless dist).
2-ignition fan relay wires (Dewitts dual w/main pwr wires to starter block).
1-ECU ignition signal/relay wire (Power Jection III w/main pwr direct to Batt+)
This terminal will be adequate for the load, correct? Also, it looks like this lug is protected by the 'DIR SIG' 'BACKUP' 20 Amp fuse...correct?
Do you recommend a different approach?
Thanks,
Rob
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: Lokeren, Belgium
Well, I had similair setup with Powerjection, electric fan, HEI and aftermarket stereo setup but added a painless cirkit boss in the jack tray, powered from the battery, tripped by a ign wire. : http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...l=Classic Cars
You keep your car's wiring original & it avoids extra strain.
Might be a consideration
Nick
You keep your car's wiring original & it avoids extra strain.
Might be a consideration
Nick
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
I'm not certain about the load carrying ability of 'open' terminals on the fuse block. The only item that is questionable is the one related to the radiator fans; those absorb a lot of current when running. I would think those would be better run to the + power lug on the alternator or directly to the + terminal on the battery, with a circuit breaker (of appropriate size) placed in that line.
