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Title: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: grdra1 on April 13, 2016, 01:20:41 AM: I am about to attempt to wire up my altered, blown mechanical alcohol injected 392 hemi, supermag 4, onboard starter, 16 volt lithium battery, rpm data logger, powerglide, transbrake. I am after pics / advice on how to set up, I after a basic no fuss system. My knowledge is limited in this area so all info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Glen
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: dreracecar on April 13, 2016, 08:56:30 AM: Basic would be just a kill wire for the magneto, a receiver for an outside plug in battery for the starter, small compact battery for the TB and logger
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: jeff/21 on April 13, 2016, 04:43:41 PM: sorry for cutting in on your post!
how many AMPS kill switch with a mag had a customers car that wouldn't shut off switch was bad i installed a 30 AMPS switch is that enough?
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: dreracecar on April 13, 2016, 06:01:26 PM: Can vary depending on the magneto amperage, but for what we do you should stay away from auto parts store switches and find a Cole-Hersee distributor for a quality unit. Usually a boat shop will have a push-pull switch dipped in vinyl that holds up well. Also you have to pull out to ground the mag so bumping it while the car is running wont ground the mag out which can happen with a toggle.
All cars (injected or blown) running alc should be shut off by the fuel pump shut off valve until the engine quits running and then the mag kill switch as a secondary backup until the time the engine needs to be started again
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: masracingtd1167 on April 14, 2016, 02:24:58 PM: My son dose a lot of wiring jobs on race cars and before he starts will write down every switch and what component they go to . Use a different color wire for everything helps . Terminal blocks help keep everything nice and neat . Another helpful tool is a heat shrink label maker .
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: masracingtd1167 on April 14, 2016, 02:43:16 PM: This is some more of his work
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: ricardo1967 on April 14, 2016, 03:15:36 PM: Quote from: masracingtd1167 on April 14, 2016, 02:43:16 PM
This is some more of his work

Amazing work Bill... like father, like son!
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: Paul New on April 14, 2016, 06:40:30 PM: Nice! Using heat shrink labels!
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: hotrod316 on April 15, 2016, 11:46:27 AM: who sell the label? thanks
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: GlennLever on April 15, 2016, 08:30:32 PM: Quote from: masracingtd1167 on April 14, 2016, 02:43:16 PM
This is some more of his work

That puts me to shame

(http://www.lever-family-racing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/P1090046.jpg)

(http://www.lever-family-racing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/P1030007.jpg)

I did get it straightened up a little though, if I had it to do over I would not have used relays, just heavy duty switches.

(http://www.lever-family-racing.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/P1090045.jpg)
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: grdra1 on April 16, 2016, 03:46:13 PM: Thanks guys, the replys are just what Im after. Keep them comming. Glen
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: Paul New on April 16, 2016, 09:04:38 PM: Quote from: hotrod316 on April 15, 2016, 11:46:27 AM
who sell the label? thanks

At my work we use Brady heat shrink labels and Impact heat shrink labels.
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: masracingtd1167 on April 17, 2016, 08:12:09 AM: Quote from: hotrod316 on April 15, 2016, 11:46:27 AM
who sell the label? thanks
Dymo is the brand of label maker.
Title: Re: wiring / fuse panel set up
Post by: hotrod316 on April 18, 2016, 05:40:01 AM: thanks :)