Im trying to figure out how to get switched power to 3 Autometer gauges that I just bought. I know there are companies that make auxiliary fuse blocks to tap power but they seem to use a relay triggered by the ignition switch to draw power straight from the battery which requires more wiring than is necessary for what I need.
So I was poking around my fuse block with a 12v light tester and found a unused slot which according to my Ford shop manual is for "Accessory Feed, seat belt warning, swing tilt column, safety convenience door ajar, low fuel, power window safety relay feed."
I have a 69 with standard interior, no factory tach, and none of the fancy warning lights that it lists.
That slot only has 1 clip, the other side of the fuse clip is non existent. Also non existent is the "Accessory Post" terminal and associated wiring according to the drawing.
So, I don't see any reason why I can't use this to power my gauges by getting another clip with a wire soldered to it.. Or perhaps they make a special clip for this reason?
Auto meter suggests using a inline 4 amp fuse to each gauge, so I figure I could throw a 16 or 20 amp fuse in place. According to the writing on the fuse block and the book, that slot is good for 20 amps... I am also thinking about powering my radio off of this as well.
Looks like it will work but Im am just asking this in case somebody knows something about it that I dont see.. Im not the best at electrical work.
Do you guys think it will be alright to use this slot to power
Is there a clip or something made to replace or attach a wire to the second side of the fuse I will add?
Im thinking of just getting a clip and soldering the correct gauge wire to the other end for now.. I do plan on getting the American Auto wire kit at some point in the future.
Here is a picture which shows what Im talking about
So I was poking around my fuse block with a 12v light tester and found a unused slot which according to my Ford shop manual is for "Accessory Feed, seat belt warning, swing tilt column, safety convenience door ajar, low fuel, power window safety relay feed."
I have a 69 with standard interior, no factory tach, and none of the fancy warning lights that it lists.
That slot only has 1 clip, the other side of the fuse clip is non existent. Also non existent is the "Accessory Post" terminal and associated wiring according to the drawing.
So, I don't see any reason why I can't use this to power my gauges by getting another clip with a wire soldered to it.. Or perhaps they make a special clip for this reason?
Auto meter suggests using a inline 4 amp fuse to each gauge, so I figure I could throw a 16 or 20 amp fuse in place. According to the writing on the fuse block and the book, that slot is good for 20 amps... I am also thinking about powering my radio off of this as well.
Looks like it will work but Im am just asking this in case somebody knows something about it that I dont see.. Im not the best at electrical work.
Do you guys think it will be alright to use this slot to power
Is there a clip or something made to replace or attach a wire to the second side of the fuse I will add?
Im thinking of just getting a clip and soldering the correct gauge wire to the other end for now.. I do plan on getting the American Auto wire kit at some point in the future.
Here is a picture which shows what Im talking about