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Old 07-19-2022, 09:57 AM   #15
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Re: Battery Cable terminations?

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Originally Posted by Hatzman View Post
Hello!

I placed my battery tray on the frame rail behind the passenger side of the cab. I ran the ground all the way to the block. I also ran the power to the starter and then to a bulkhead I made and mounted mega fuses to it. The bulkhead his hidden on the inside of the frame rail opposite the power steering box. I have attached photos for reference.
I have to ask WHY ? What happens when the battery goes dead or the fuse blows ? Do you lay on the ground to hook up jumper cables or call a wrecker
? With all that wire length is there a parasitic drain ?
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