Stresspuppy Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Oh, another question... if I don't put a fusible link back in and use an inline fuse from the solenoid positive side to the white wire in the harness, what amp fuse should I use? I believe the fusible link is 80amp, but does it really need that much? And I would think that with the relay upgrades to reduce some power needed to the switches, I am taking some load off the need there. (Though my logic may be flawed.) Eventually I'll put a fuse block in instead of the individual inline fuses that are there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think I ran a 40 amp without any problems, just because I couldn't find a higher amp fuse locally at the time. It depends on what you want. That wire, if it is the one I am thinking of, takes quite a bit of amps as it turns the motor over. The lower your fuse the more likely the chance that it may blow given a little strain, as long as you don't try to start the car in gear from a stand still, I think you are pretty safe, just keep spares in case you accidentally do. A higher rated fuse wouldn't hurt, but finding them when you need it might be a real difficulty. Granted if you are blowing an 80amp fuse you probably are doing something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stresspuppy Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks. The inline holder I have says it is rated for 30a, but I'm assuming that is being conservative. I'll keep it that way with some spares in the car until I redo that whole setup with a fuse block. I was able to get most all of my electrical issue resolved. The two remaining are dash lights (confirmed it is definitely a ground issue, and on at least one is looks to be the ground tab on the bulb wire) and the door switch on the left side. The replacement harness I put in seems to be slightly different. The switch I have has 2 black wires with male spade plugs, but I can't find the female equivalents. I see some female bullet connectors, but I need to trace it first. I will start with the wire from the right door and see what it (well, actually two wires to one connector over there) goes on the left side. I think I'll be starting the car tonight for the first time, so that should tell me right away whether the 30a will handle in a normal situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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