power suply

Gotta love that wiring . . .
Post Reply
veloce

power suply

Post by veloce »

Hi guy dos any one know if i can supply power to a distribution block in the engine compartment from the alternator or the starter or as to be strait from the battery? and can i use a #6 wire to supply power?
User avatar
aj81spider
Patron 2020
Patron 2020
Posts: 1526
Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:04 am
Your car is a: 1974 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Chelmsford, MA

Re: power suply

Post by aj81spider »

You can supply it from the alternator or starter. That's how the ignition switch and existing fuse box is supplied.

#6 is pretty big wire - you can use it, but you might have trouble finding a fuse block that has terminals big enough to take it. How much current are you looking to provide? If it's big enough to require a #6 wire I'd be concerned about the system's ability to supply it with everything else running.
A.J.

1974 Fiat 124 Spider
2006 Corvette
1981 Spider 2000 (sold 2013 - never should have sold that car)
veloce

Re: power suply

Post by veloce »

i got a power distribution block on the internet,has one input up to a #6 and six output with six fuse holder

Image
spider2081
Patron 2024
Patron 2024
Posts: 3015
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:45 pm
Your car is a: 1981 Spider 2000
Location: Wallingford,CT

Re: power suply

Post by spider2081 »

Nice looking fuse/distribution panel. I installed a similar one on drivers side fender wall in my car. I think I used a #8 wire to feed the panel from the alternator.
Post Reply