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atcavage · 05-11-2007, 02:30 PM

So after failing miserably, I had someone put in my power windows. Add on the courtesy lights, the hood light, the stero, the lighter, and the power locks, I'm out of room in the fuse block.

I need to wire in a few extra circuits, but have no idea how to do it. Could someone recommend a kit that doesn't replace the fuse box and is really easy to install?

Thanks.

KFreddy · 05-11-2007, 08:45 PM

Really simple run a secondary wire #8 oughta do it, good fo 50 amps From the battery through the firewall and terminate it in a distrubution block. Any Auto stereo store should have them for 10-30 bucks. Then pull several smaller wires out of the distro block to seperate fuse blocks. Nice and neat and will serve your purpose well. Then you can buy my pretty much brand new 140 Amp Powermaster alternator from me and you'll never have issues again

wibilly · 05-11-2007, 11:02 PM

i would be taking a trip to the junk yard and looking for a relay - fues panel to mount under thats what i plan to do for headlight relays and any extras i may want to add as i build

atcavage · 05-12-2007, 10:21 AM

Anyone recommened a specific brand of distrubution block or can I use one of the cheapo generic ones?

KFreddy · 05-12-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atcavage

Anyone recommened a specific brand of distrubution block or can I use one of the cheapo generic ones?

I think that Walmart carries "Scosche" brand power/ground blocks in there car audio section. It should be 10 to 15 bucks. Short of wanting to get real fancy that one should be just fine.

JoeMamma · 05-12-2007, 10:27 PM

Try this one from Summit Racing.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...rt=PRF%2D70103

Designed to be used as an add-on fuse panel. Can be used with either "Hot" or "Ignition Controlled" circuits.

You must have some automotive electrical knowledge to wire/install it.

I used to design and build custom automotive wiring harnesses for race cars and street rods. From the Summit picture, the fuse block they use looks identical to the custom Delco bolt-and-stack block I have used in the past.

Joe M.

05-11-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
atcavage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 79	Too many accessories, too little power So after failing miserably, I had someone put in my power windows. Add on the courtesy lights, the hood light, the stero, the lighter, and the power locks, I'm out of room in the fuse block. I need to wire in a few extra circuits, but have no idea how to do it. Could someone recommend a kit that doesn't replace the fuse box and is really easy to install? Thanks. __________________ 1972 1/2 ton Chevy C10 V-8 350, crate engine, with Flomaster dual exhaust. She's Old Blue the Truckinator (no relation to Arnold )

05-11-2007, 08:45 PM	#2
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: Too many accessories, too little power Really simple run a secondary wire #8 oughta do it, good fo 50 amps From the battery through the firewall and terminate it in a distrubution block. Any Auto stereo store should have them for 10-30 bucks. Then pull several smaller wires out of the distro block to seperate fuse blocks. Nice and neat and will serve your purpose well. Then you can buy my pretty much brand new 140 Amp Powermaster alternator from me and you'll never have issues again __________________ "The Great State of Florida"

05-11-2007, 11:02 PM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Too many accessories, too little power i would be taking a trip to the junk yard and looking for a relay - fues panel to mount under thats what i plan to do for headlight relays and any extras i may want to add as i build __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

05-12-2007, 10:21 AM	#4
atcavage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 79	Re: Too many accessories, too little power Anyone recommened a specific brand of distrubution block or can I use one of the cheapo generic ones? __________________ 1972 1/2 ton Chevy C10 V-8 350, crate engine, with Flomaster dual exhaust. She's Old Blue the Truckinator (no relation to Arnold )

05-12-2007, 10:27 PM	#6
JoeMamma Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lenox Township, Michigan Posts: 18	Re: Too many accessories, too little power Try this one from Summit Racing. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...rt=PRF%2D70103 Designed to be used as an add-on fuse panel. Can be used with either "Hot" or "Ignition Controlled" circuits. You must have some automotive electrical knowledge to wire/install it. I used to design and build custom automotive wiring harnesses for race cars and street rods. From the Summit picture, the fuse block they use looks identical to the custom Delco bolt-and-stack block I have used in the past. Joe M.



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