Can a battery be installed in the trunk?
A short ground cable of the same size can be run to the frame but another short cable of the same size should run from the engine to the frame to complete the ground circuit. The photos and captions chronicle the installation of an Optima battery in a Bitchin’ finned aluminum battery box within the trunk of my deuce hi-boy roadster.
Where do you run the power wire in a car?
The third method of routing the power wire involves running the wire through the vehicle interior. This is usually a must if the battery is located in the trunk or cargo area or under the backseat. Every vehicle interior is different, so the path you choose to take is up to you.
How is a power wire routed to a battery?
On vehicles that require a 7-Way connector, a power wire will typically be routed to the battery via a 40-amp circuit breaker to allow the 12-volt circuit in the connector to function. Note that the power wire should not be connected to any power source other than the battery.
How are ground cables routed in a trunk?
Holes were cut through the floor so the power and ground cables could be routed through to the inside of the left frame rail Grommets protect the 01-size cables from the sharp edges of the holes and keep out moisture. Size of the holes and grommets will vary depending upon the size of the cable that is used
Is there a circuit breaker for a trunk mounted battery?
You just run one LARGE wire to the starter- then use that (starter terminal) as your junction block to the alt and other power hungry accessories. Or a marine terminal block works well-see below.. If you’re in an accident w/ a fuse at the battery- it is STILL protected weather or not the wire is “hot” all the time.
What happens when you run a circuit breaker on a battery?
You want the circuit breaker as close to the battery as possible. If the alternator shorts out you’ll see a puff of smoke and it stops producing power. Now if the battery shorts out-you’ll see smoke- then the wire will glow red and more than likely start a fire. Think of the gas tank full of gas as a “battery”- and the carb as the “alternator.”