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Old 01-17-2006, 06:17 PM   #1
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Junction Block Wire Question: Which connect to it?

Let me see if I get this right..
On the junction block it should have...
1.) Alternator "BAT" wire
2.) Wire coming from starter "BAT" terminal
3.) Voltage Sensing wire coming from Alternator.
4.) Main Fuse Block Power-Up wire
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Old 01-17-2006, 08:12 PM   #2
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Re: Junction Block Wire Question: Which connect to it?

I'm sure your system will very but this is what thay suggest.

Install and relocate a new power distribution buss-bar. (M.A.D.’s Part #CN-1 is shown in the “NEW SYSTEM” diagram.) The firewall area is a practical location for the new buss-bar, as it is approximately a central location in the electrical system. A new heavy gauge wire will be routed from the alternator directly to the new firewall mounted buss-bar. Remote voltage sensing can be wired from the terminal block to the voltage regulator within the alternator. The new terminal block on the firewall will be maintained at about 14volts.

When installing many electrical accessories and a high-powered alternator, this new layout is often the best plan. When connection of power for many accessories is needed, the new terminal block on the firewall will be more convenient than the original system as the Horn Relay was far forward. It’s also the best plan when relocating the battery to the rear, because the new power distribution will be located between the alternator and battery, rather than forward and off to the side at the original Horn Relay location.

This method places “main power distribution” from the alternator close to the original dash “main power-up wire,” which comes to the engine bay from the firewall bulkhead connector (at the brake master cylinder area). The original wiring system only has a 12 gauge “main power-up wire” to the dash area. And we will see much less voltage drop in this wire if it is shortened to about 18 inches in length, rather than routed a few feet forward to the Horn Relay. The dash area “main power-up wire” shown in the NEW SYSTEM diagram is simply the original 12gauge wire, which has been shortened and rerouted to the new terminal block on the firewall.

In the NEW SYSTEM, we have installed relays for the headlights, which removes headlight current load from the existing dash wiring. The shorter dash “main power-up wire” and less current flow through the dash with headlight relays will certainly improve performance.

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http://www.madelectrical.com/electri...evymain1.shtml
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Old 01-17-2006, 09:00 PM   #3
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Re: Junction Block Wire Question: Which connect to it?

Thanks Frank! I'm 90% sure that's how I have it routed...
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