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Old 06-20-2013, 09:44 AM
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The 40 amp fuse in the Moyer diagram is there to protect the charging circuit and is sized for the standard Motorola 35A. Yours being a higher output would require a larger fuse if you choose to have one. I don't. The elimination of the orange 8 gauge wire by dropping the ammeter also eliminates the fuse within.

Depending on harness length, all wires can be 14 gauge with the recommended exceptions of the red hot and white starter that I prefer to be 12 gauge. As said in my previous post, the alternator output goes directly to the starter post with 4 gauge wire.

If you like I'll work on a harness drawing for you including lengths. The split loom allows you to have wires exit where they're needed. Mechanical fuel pump? No alarm system? Tachometer?
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