Positive battery lead rebuild

[Laldog]

I plan on cleaning up the positive lead to my battery. Mine has 5 or 6 lines running into it and the ends are becoming exposed.

In short I see a disaster waiting to happen.

What I'm thinking of doing is installing a battery shut-off at the battery post and a direct lead to a busbar that will accommodate the 5 or 6 lines.

Has anyone done this that can offer some helpful tips and resources?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Stevehose]

I went from this:

To this (I have since shrink-tubed the cable ends to clean up that tape):

By wiring all those accessories to a firewall mounted fuse box wired from the + starter terminal:

 

[jmackro]

Mine has 5 or 6 lines running into it and the ends are becoming exposed.

What do those 5 or 6 wires connect to? Looks like a previous owner did some creative wiring - might you be able to simplify it?

 

[Mike Goble]

When selecting a power source for added devices, like fans, pumps, etc. I always use the alternator output as the source. It is the source of all current once the engine is running. I install an 8 gauge wire on the alternator and run it to a junction block similar to the one in the picture. Among the several wires on this junction block is my 10 gauge battery charging wire, which is the only direct connection to the battery. The battery is only used to start the engine.

 

[halboyles]

I use these a lot for power distribution. They are prewired, fused and have a common relay. A very tidy package.

PowerHub2 Power Distribution Module

The PowerHub2 Power Distribution Module allows you to safely connect up to six electronic devices to your vehicle in a clean, professional manner by consolidating all the battery connections and fuses into one compact housing. It features six fused accessory circuits with both positive and...

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