[DeTomaso] Electricity Update on Pantera

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/24/10 14 31 0, larsen.bosse at gmail.com writes:


> Which electricity loads should have relays?
> These are well needed...
> Hi and low light.
> Radiator relay.
> 
>>>Yes--the radiator fans already have relays from the factory, along with 
the A/C clutch, A/C fan (at the back of the car), and the horns.   The 
headlights need them also, and those should be added.
> 
> But...
> Heater fan low?
> 
> Heater fan hi?
> 
> Ignition Switch ACC?
> 
> Ignition Switch RUN?
> 
> Ignition Switch Start?
> 
> Is it any more?
> 
>>>None of these things require relays.   Remember, the ignition switch 
'start' position just triggers the starter solenoid, which is nothing but a 
giant relay.   You definitely don't need another one.
> 
> >Where have you mounted the relays?
> Can you send photos on yours relay mounting?  larsen.bosse at gmail.com
> 
>>>Some people have installed bolt-on relay/fusebox kits from Rick Moseley, 
and others.   These mount on a bracket at the back of the front 
compartment, right above and behind the battery.

I have my extra relays mounted just behind and above the stock fusebox.

> 
> >Should I replace some, and make bigger ground cables?
> 
> >>>That's probably not a bad idea.   Running extra ground cables, from the 
starter to the chassis for instance, is also a good idea.

Mike