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fuse box

Started by poppa, August 29, 2012, 08:56:03 PM

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poppa

I am thinking of adding a smaller , extra , fuse box.  With some extras stereo , amp , power windows , etc my fuse box is looking a little overloaded. Has anyone else done this? Where would a good place be to get the power from? Thanks
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Nacho-RT74

black side of ammeter ( or alt stud )  if you want an unswitched source

splice from black wire of ignition switch if you search for a switched source
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Chryco Psycho

I would run a new wire from the starter relay battery terminal with a fusable link into the interior that way you are not adding extra load to the bulkhead terminals that already overheat & melt with a little corrosion , you can use a relay to switch power to the new fuse block .

Nacho-RT74

relay is a good idea BUT not from batt. If ammeter is still hooked will get wrong readings. Needs to be from alt stud.

If amm is bypassed, doesn't matter
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Chryco Psycho

the ammeter will still read load from the rest of the car why put more load on the poor bulkhead connector & ammeter , these are additional accessories

Nacho-RT74

will read wrong on ammeter buddy. You can get a DISCHARGE reading and maybe is not discharging but feeding the acc sources on batt side. And still getting stress on the system.

Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Chryco Psycho

True , when I did it this way I also installed a bypass from the higher out put alt to the start relay bat terminal

Nacho-RT74

Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

elacruze

I haven't but will, put a fuse block in the trunk next to the battery. Amps, air compressor, fuel pump. And whatever else crazy happens...
1968 505" EFI 4-speed
1968 D200 Camper Special, 318/2bbl/4spd/4.10
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poppa

elacruze , that was something I was thinking about too. An electric fuel pump. Wouldn't that help with the bad "hot" starting? MIne ,at least it used to , start hard when at "operating" temp. I think my fuel was boiloing away. I'd have to pump the crap out of it.
God must love stupid people....he made a sh**load of 'em....

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elacruze

An electric pump will help replace boiled out fuel, yes. I would run a return line with pressure regulator in it, even for a carburetor-it keeps the fuel much cooler so it's less likely to boil out during hot stops.
1968 505" EFI 4-speed
1968 D200 Camper Special, 318/2bbl/4spd/4.10
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Torque converters are for construction equipment.

myk

Quote from: poppa on September 02, 2012, 03:17:59 PM
elacruze , that was something I was thinking about too. An electric fuel pump. Wouldn't that help with the bad "hot" starting? MIne ,at least it used to , start hard when at "operating" temp. I think my fuel was boiloing away. I'd have to pump the crap out of it.

Just installed an electric pump as well, and the hot start problem is better; I think a phenolic 'carb spacer will solve it altogether.  Too bad the pump is about as loud as the 440  ::)...In my opinion though, I think you'd be better served with installing a new wiring harness that by design hosts the features that you want to install.  With something from Painless, EZ or Ron Francis you won't ever have to worry about an overloaded electrical system again, and you'll have plenty of extra circuits to reliably wire up your car like something 007 might drive.  As for fuse box location, I placed my new EZ blade-type fuse box under the dash by the steering column...

Rolling_Thunder

I would pull power from the Ammeter like Natcho suggested...       add a small 6 ATO fuse block and wire up whatever you need,
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

rebby

Quote from: myk on September 03, 2012, 12:22:29 PM
Quote from: poppa on September 02, 2012, 03:17:59 PM
elacruze , that was something I was thinking about too. An electric fuel pump. Wouldn't that help with the bad "hot" starting? MIne ,at least it used to , start hard when at "operating" temp. I think my fuel was boiloing away. I'd have to pump the crap out of it.
Do you have any pics of your install? I'll be doing a 100% custom wiring job myself so pics would be very helpful.

Just installed an electric pump as well, and the hot start problem is better; I think a phenolic 'carb spacer will solve it altogether.  Too bad the pump is about as loud as the 440  ::)...In my opinion though, I think you'd be better served with installing a new wiring harness that by design hosts the features that you want to install.  With something from Painless, EZ or Ron Francis you won't ever have to worry about an overloaded electrical system again, and you'll have plenty of extra circuits to reliably wire up your car like something 007 might drive.  As for fuse box location, I placed my new EZ blade-type fuse box under the dash by the steering column...
Curt Rebelein, Junior
1969 Charger R/T SE (500 Stroker/833/D60 w/XP VIN)
1969 Charger (440/727/8.75, GL Project)