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1979 Fuse panel question for getting power for an electric choke

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Old 09-04-2013, 10:38 PM
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Default 1979 Fuse panel question for getting power for an electric choke

On the left side of the fuse panel is a terminal marked ignition.
You can get power to this terminal by pushing in a male spade connector.
Question: Is this terminal fused?

I have run a wire from this terminal thru the firewall to trigger a relay
which powers the electric choke. I am using a fuse for the battery
power for the relay but wonder if another fuse is needed for the
trigger power from the fuse panel?
Old 09-05-2013, 06:29 PM
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The IGNITION terminal has to be fused. I can verify which fuse is protecting it when I get to work tomorrow...but you can check it your self by pulling all the fuses out and checking that the power is out ( with the ignition ON)....and then add one fuse at a time and check the terminal and wait til it becomes hot with the key on.

I would fuse both power sources that go to the relay for safety.

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Thanks DUB
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IGN terminal in fuse box is protected by 10amp, gauges fuse.
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Thanks. That make things easier as only a fuse is needed for the
power feed.

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