Battery relocation fuse ?
Battery relocation fuse ? Couple questions, hope this is in the right place.
All the diagrams I have seen where people actually use a fuse, is between the cutoff switch and alternator. What size fuse is acceptable here.
Also why is the starter wire not fused? Its just as long of a run as the alt wire. thanks
All the diagrams I have seen where people actually use a fuse, is between the cutoff switch and alternator. What size fuse is acceptable here.
Also why is the starter wire not fused? Its just as long of a run as the alt wire. thanks
Im using 150a fuses in my system which is plenty depending on your setup.
The starter is engaged through a solenoid during the actual start-up of the engine not continuous like the alternator so a fuse isn't really needed.
The starter is engaged through a solenoid during the actual start-up of the engine not continuous like the alternator so a fuse isn't really needed.
It's hot all the time...
edit: Should've mentioned that like Rene said...I also have my ground fused. Ive done several vehicles like that and never a single problem.
I use 150A but my current system has a different alternator than the factory ls1 unit...in the case of using the factory alternator I would go 175A or 200A since is has a higher amperage than the one I'm using.
edit: Should've mentioned that like Rene said...I also have my ground fused. Ive done several vehicles like that and never a single problem.
I use 150A but my current system has a different alternator than the factory ls1 unit...in the case of using the factory alternator I would go 175A or 200A since is has a higher amperage than the one I'm using.
Last edited by Outlaw666; Feb 26, 2014 at 01:27 PM.
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^^ Indeed it is. The fuse size depends on the wire size. I used 175 amp fuses on both the starter, and alternator wires. 2 and 1 gauge wires. Use a slow blow fuse.. Here is what i got:
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definitely do that...I'm glad Rene covered that point as to not mislead anyone reading the thread...good luck and it's nice to have the battery moved to help de-clutter the engine bay