Date:         Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:43:02 -0800
Reply-To:     Matt Ratto <mratto@UCSD.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matt Ratto <mratto@UCSD.EDU>
Subject:      bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
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Hi all,

now that my diesel-gas conversion is running, I'd like to make my engine
wiring a little prettier (and possibly safer.) I've decided to simplify the
whole thing by installing an enclosed fuse panel inside the engine
compartment (probably on the fire wall.) Since I'm running CIS, my needs are
pretty limited - I basically need to have a point for constant 12 V from
battery, 12 V. at start and/or run, and a nice ground point. I was poking
around my local FLAPS and Radio Shack the other day, but couldn't find
exactly what I was looking for - specifically a fused panel that would
provide at least three 'in' screw terminals each with a series of 'out'
screw terminals. Obviously, I don't even know the correct terminology for
this. Do any of you wiring gurus have some advice about what such a thing
would be called or where to get one? My idea is to provide clear runs to
each engine component to make it easier to troubleshoot problems or to
upgrade to other fuel injection systems at a later date.

thanks,

Matt
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Matt Ratto
Ph.D. Candidate
University of California, San Diego
mratto@ucsd.edu
http://communication.ucsd.edu/mratto
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