Alternator Amp requirements and other electrical issue questions

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01-29-2015 | 04:26 PM

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MichiMike

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Originally Posted by cdaniel525

OK... ill do my best with all the checking of connections... if I still have any issues, I may try a re-wire... What would you suggest in all that?? Get a new harness from the round engine connector to the helm, and from there re-wire everything?

Just run a tinned heavy cable at least 6 ga. Black and red to distribution panel from battery switch, abandon wires in harness for main power.Include a fuse/breaker always. Starter wires need to be heavier than 6 ga.

01-29-2015 | 04:46 PM

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cdaniel525

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Originally Posted by onesickpantera

FYI, myself and several friends have had good luck with this model:

http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-3609-n...e-adr0334.aspx

Is the delco style the correct one for Gen IV??

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Originally Posted by MichiMike

Thats kinda what I did but individual wires to the key and radio... Ill look into doing that to the distribution panel as you suggested with a larger wire. Should be easy enough to do as the battery switch isnt far from there.