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IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367279]

Thu, 21 October 2021 18:45

Tom Katzenberger

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Does anyone know off hand on a 1977 is the spare IGN spade post fused or should I put a fuse on it before I use it?

I was going to use it to supply power to a firewall relay which will energize another fuse panel.

Thanks again,
Tom K.

Tom & Oki Katzenberger, Kingsville, Maryland, 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition

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Re: IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367280 is a reply to message #367279]

Fri, 22 October 2021 11:37

JohnL455

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Cinnabar used that to supply the relay contacts for an Aux epump and fused it. (Relay coil driven by dash AUX tank switch). So I would fuse it. Have not studied schematic.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367281 is a reply to message #367279]

Fri, 22 October 2021 13:11

Tom Katzenberger

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Thank you John, Fuse it, it is.

Take Care and have a great weekend,
Tom K.

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Re: IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367282 is a reply to message #367279]

Fri, 22 October 2021 13:18

Tom Katzenberger

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Thank you John, Fuse it, it is.

Take Care and have a great weekend,
Tom K.

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[GMCnet] Re: IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367283 is a reply to message #367282]

Fri, 22 October 2021 13:48

James Hupy

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If I were adding a sub-feed with several circuits, I would use the binding
post on the solenoid that combines the batteries for boost starting the
coach. The post for the engine battery(s) that is the positive feed for all
things engine related. You need to add up all your intended loads that will
be fed by that sub-feed, and size your conductor accordingly.
If it makes you nervous, then include a circuit breaker or appropriate
sized fuse on that conductor. You should be using a panel that includes
fuses, just saying.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, 11:19 AM wrote:

> Thank you John, Fuse it, it is.
>
> Take Care and have a great weekend,
> Tom K.
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Re: IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367284 is a reply to message #367279]

Fri, 22 October 2021 14:40

Tom Katzenberger

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Jim,

I ran 3 sub fuse blocks. one constant power on the fire wall off the battery, another fuse block on the fire wall run off a 200 amp fuse and relay off the IGN, another fuse block on the arm rest run off a 200 amp fuse and relay off the IGN firewall fuse panel. The interior arm rest runs the gauges, digi panel, dash and gauge lights and microlevel.

I plan to daisy chain the relays off the IGN post on the interior fuse panel. I will fuse it for the relays 5 amp or less.

Any thoughts on the plan are always welcome.

Take care,
Tom K.

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[GMCnet] Re: IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367285 is a reply to message #367284]

Fri, 22 October 2021 16:03

James Hupy

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Sounds good to me. Really not much wrong with the original system, but a
few more circuits does not hurt.
The stock ignition circuit will only handle a max of about 20 amps
before bad stuff happens. That relay setup should work for anything you
need to do. I apply the K.I.S.S. principle when I modify anything, either
mechanical or electrical in nature.
Jim Hupy
Salem,Oregon

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021, 12:40 PM wrote:

> Jim,
>
> I ran 3 sub fuse blocks. one constant power on the fire wall off the
> battery, another fuse block on the fire wall run off a 200 amp fuse and
> relay off
> the IGN, another fuse block on the arm rest run off a 200 amp fuse and
> relay off the IGN firewall fuse panel. The interior arm rest runs the
> gauges,
> digi panel, dash and gauge lights and microlevel.
>
> I plan to daisy chain the relays off the IGN post on the interior fuse
> panel. I will fuse it for the relays 5 amp or less.
>
> Any thoughts on the plan are always welcome.
>
> Take care,
> Tom K.
> --
> Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
> Kingsville, Maryland,
> 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
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Re: IGN Fuse Panel Spade [message #367286 is a reply to message #367279]

Sat, 23 October 2021 07:46

Tom Katzenberger

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Jim,

Thanks for the reply. It definitely help make me feel better.

Take care,
Tom

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