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Old Jun 3, 2022 | 02:28 PM
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How amps is the starter going to draw? More than 30?

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Old Jun 3, 2022 | 03:38 PM
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Considerably more than 30, 90 to 200A would be in the ball park. Affected by compression, temperature , oil viscosity etc.
 
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The Hitachi version pulls approx. 50 amps @ no load. Not sure about a Prestolite, probably not much difference.
 
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150-200a, what are you trying to do?
 
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Originally Posted by chopper_man
150-200a, what are you trying to do?
gage wires and relays
 
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Standard Bosch type 30 amp relay will work just fine to activate the starter solenoid. 18 gauge for posts 85 and 86, 14 gauge (min) for post 30 (bat) and 87 (load)
 
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Originally Posted by Riceburnerfb1
gage wires and relays

Relay control wiring 14-16 gauge, 12 from battery to relay, relay to solenoid 12. Battery cables I want 150 amp rated minimum. How I wire my harenesses when I make them.

Biggest thing is get all your ground points solid, clean and tight.
 
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