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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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Where is the best place to get a continuous 12V electrical supply under the hood?
I believe 12V is available at the horn relay, but wondering if there is a better place.
I am installing an under the hood light in my 73 and need an electrical supply. I dislike looking into the dark engine compartment at night time so I will eliminate it on my 73 just like I have on my other vehicles.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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How about running a wire up from your starter? Power all the time. It avoids another splice (i.e. future problem) too...
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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The horn relay is your best bet. Be sure to fuse just off the stud.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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Why not the battery connection at the alternator? That leads directly to the battery. Its hot all the time. Definatly run an inline fuse.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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How about running a wire up from your starter? Power all the time. It avoids another splice (i.e. future problem) too...
:iagree: , The battery cable comes right the starter. You have plenty of room on the post to add a connection. Be sure to use an in-line fuse. I have my elelctric fan connected there, works fine.
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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i was looking for a place to plugin a timing light .getting power from behind the seat can be astretch.
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