chadsworth2
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- 1987
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Hello, Im new to this forum and the answere to this series of questions may already be out there. if so just link me to it!
So Ive recently purchased an older 87 ranger that was pretty rough.
Its come a long ways so far but now im getting into some modifications that are potentially putting a strain on the electrical system. ie... off-road lamps, winches, small amplifier for stereo, air compressor...
I want to make sure that im not taxing the system to much and potentially burning stuff up or constantly having a dead battery.
my questions are.
1> what are the stock specs of the electrical system. ie. how much availible wattage is left after the stock electical consuption from the radio, lights, blower motor and so on?
2> how does one go about testing for that availible power?
3> Ive read about adding a second battery and an isolator. does anyone have a wiring diagram of how to do that. do you thnk its necessary?
Thanks All!
So Ive recently purchased an older 87 ranger that was pretty rough.
Its come a long ways so far but now im getting into some modifications that are potentially putting a strain on the electrical system. ie... off-road lamps, winches, small amplifier for stereo, air compressor...
I want to make sure that im not taxing the system to much and potentially burning stuff up or constantly having a dead battery.
my questions are.
1> what are the stock specs of the electrical system. ie. how much availible wattage is left after the stock electical consuption from the radio, lights, blower motor and so on?
2> how does one go about testing for that availible power?
3> Ive read about adding a second battery and an isolator. does anyone have a wiring diagram of how to do that. do you thnk its necessary?
Thanks All!