looking to update wiring

[IHGreatness]

I have a 86 F-250 that I'm going to be restoring with in the next year or so. I would like to update the wiring from fuseable links to a fuse box and fuses. So my question is how do I figure out the right size fuses to replace the fuseable links. thanks for the help.

 

[alienturtle]

you will have loads of fun if you want to go as "deep" as i do with my wiring. If you are looking to just remove the fusable links then go to your local autoparts store and get some of those fuse holders with the 2 wires hanging out from each side. Its just a matter of cut, solder, and wrap. I think i have 20amps in my 2 holders at the starter solenoid.

hope these help

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51394

and ..

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48087

 

[IHGreatness]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to do what you did, I'm very **** about things being done right. I also was wondering if I can make the truck run a single belt instead of all those v-belts. I would just have to change all the pulleys and and add tensioner right.

 

[alienturtle]

its called a serpentine setup and to my knowledge yes. It is convertible with the appropriate parts. You can prob do a search for it on here and find a bit more about it.