Quick Alternator wiring question
09-17-2008, 06:33 AM
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Quick Alternator wiring question
I am installing a 200A alternator in the next few days for my audio setup. Looking to upgrade the wire to 4 or 0 gauge and run that directly to the battery. If I bypass the original wiring, am I going to cause any problems?
Or should I just hook up the extra wire in conjunction with the original which will let the current pick which wire it would use.
Or should I just hook up the extra wire in conjunction with the original which will let the current pick which wire it would use.
09-17-2008, 06:52 AM
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Old wiring may stay or go, no problem. Original has a 120A fuse (good?) ... bad, oxidized, melting fuse may become a hazard itself...
The only problems I fear, is worn/broken wire insulation = shorting. With thick nonfused wires this may pose a fire hazard. Use lots of tie wraps. Try to make it also collision proof...
I have nonfused thumb thick wires to my H4 lamps - enough light is on top of all, fires hazard is below it. This is an oldie problem - now solved http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/11
The only problems I fear, is worn/broken wire insulation = shorting. With thick nonfused wires this may pose a fire hazard. Use lots of tie wraps. Try to make it also collision proof...
I have nonfused thumb thick wires to my H4 lamps - enough light is on top of all, fires hazard is below it. This is an oldie problem - now solved http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/11
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