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05-10-2008, 03:02 AM
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Quick fuse question
I'm adding a little 4 circuit fuse panel to my truck. I'm going to have fuses for my
tach/guages, HEI, stereo, when I get one, and air conditioning when I get around to it. What size fuses should I be using for these items?
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05-10-2008, 06:48 AM
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Re: Quick fuse question
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05-10-2008, 08:07 AM
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Re: Quick fuse question
your stereo and AC should come with the recommended fuse size.
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05-10-2008, 02:46 PM
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Re: Quick fuse question
the fuse is meant to protect the wiring so it would depend on the wire size as well as the accessory
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05-10-2008, 04:29 PM
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Re: Quick fuse question
I guess 10 for the gauges and HEI. The stereo and AC should come with the necessary fuses and harness. Just connect to a ignition controlled power source. My AC unit has a wire directly from the blower to the + terminal on my starter. This wire also has an inline fuse. I believe this is a common pratice.
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Re: Quick fuse question
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05-10-2008, 07:04 PM
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Re: Quick fuse question
I used 3 or 5 amp fuses for my gauges. Definitely don't want too much fuse and risk damaging a gauge.
Seems like my HEI fuse is a bit higher than 10 amp, but I better let someone else respond regarding that. I do believe the HEI fuse size is addressed in the FAQ HEI thread.
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