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Old 01-28-2021, 01:10 AM   #10
PotvinV8
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Default Re: Keeps blowing fuses — alternator problem?

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Originally Posted by Ruth View Post
Whoa! Are you really running a 50 amp fuse or is that a typo? I think I would rethink using that big of a fuse.
That was a typo, I'm running a 30 amp fuse. Sorry.

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PotvinV8, I did consider moving the alternator charge cable to the other side of the fuse like you mentioned, but wouldn't that effectively be like removing the fuse from the circuit and leaving the wires and ammeter etc unprotected?
The alternator is the only thing that wouldn't be "protected". Everything else gets power from the "fused" side of things. You could put a Mega Fuse sized larger than your alternator's output if you wanted to be safe. A ground cable attached to the alternator body is a great idea as well.

Here's a shot of my fuse on the starter and how it's wired...

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