I am rebuilding the engine harness for my coupe (original was severly butchered), and would like to do away with the fusible links. and go to a large fuse (or fuses). I'll be running a remote starter relay, as I have never cared for the OE setup with the fuse links down on the starter where all the exhaust heat is.
What is the generally accepted rule for selecting the fuse rating? In the course of my career as a collision tech I have seen master fuses from 60 to 140 amp rating. I assume the alternator capacity and accessory loads figure into it somewhere.
Also, would it be better to use a fuse on each of the 2 power feeds, or gang them to a single fuse? My gut says 2 is better, as that leaves one section of fusebox powered if there is a fault on the other feed.
What is the generally accepted rule for selecting the fuse rating? In the course of my career as a collision tech I have seen master fuses from 60 to 140 amp rating. I assume the alternator capacity and accessory loads figure into it somewhere.
Also, would it be better to use a fuse on each of the 2 power feeds, or gang them to a single fuse? My gut says 2 is better, as that leaves one section of fusebox powered if there is a fault on the other feed.