Where does the main Positive wire from a fuse box connect to?

[MustangMike67fb]

Such a simple question but it has me thinking and I cant find an answer (prob because it is so basic).

My T is about ready for the wiring phase now. All I have is temporary wiring for testing the engine. I have a large gauge positive from the batt directly to the starter. Where do I branch off with the Positive to serve for all of the other needs in the fuse box? Is there a three way i need to buy? Do I just come off of the same stud on the starter with a smaller gauge to feed the fuse box? or is there a type of battery terminal I need to buy to serve as a three way?

Thanks!!


While Im at it, what gauge should this positive wire feeding the fuse box be?

 

[tompen]

Either the starter solenoid stud (assuming a GM or similar starter) as long as it goes to the battery, or from the POS terminal on the battery. Some cable ends have a short wire attached that can be used. Usually 8-10 gauge is OK. The further away from the battery the larger gauge the wire should be.

 

[EX JUNK]

Go to the Tech Pages on this forum. Those pages are there to help you so use them.

Jim

 

[MustangMike67fb]

Either the starter solenoid stud (assuming a GM or similar starter) as long as it goes to the battery, or from the POS terminal on the battery. Some cable ends have a short wire attached that can be used. Usually 8-10 gauge is OK. The further away from the battery the larger gauge the wire should be.

Thanks!

 

[PotvinGuy]

If you have a battery with both side and top terminals, you can run one terminal straight to starter and the other terminal to your fuse panel. That's what I did.