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by JeepFan
jeepfan@rcn.com
After looking at my Jeep's
wiring for a while I started realizing that there are several of those in-line
style fuses scattered around the engine compartment. Some of them are
practically impossible to get at without removing the passenger side
fender. I thought to myself, this would make for a real p.i.t.a. on the
trail if I had to get at one of these. These fuses are for the fuel
injection system, fog lights, and air-lockers. I also recently added
relays for my headlights to make them brighter, this wiring did not even have a
fuse. I did a little looking around and found that Painless Wiring makes
several varieties of fuse blocks, the one I figured would be best for me is the
7 circuit all-weather block. After a call to OK
one was on the way.
The block is pre-wired and
has 3 20A constant hot and 4 20A ignition hot circuits. A relay controls the
ignition hot side and a 30A breaker protects the whole deal.
This is a picture of the
block with the cover installed.
This is a picture of the
block with the cover open.
This is a picture of the
area the block is mounted.
I found the best place on my
Jeep to install the block was attached to the battery tray. I fabricated
my own so it is a bit heavier and stronger than a stock tray. The block is
located next to my ARB Air Compressor. Currently there are 4 circuits
active in the block. The ARB lockers, headlight relays, Holley fuel
injection, and foglights. There is a hot wire that is directly from the
battery to the block to provide full power.
The wiring on the block was
clearly marked and the instructions were very helpful. The block uses
normal blade style fuses found almost anywhere. This is one of the small
things that can be done on a Jeep that can make life easier when you are out in
the middle of nowhere.
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