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I'm wondering how people are connecting the alternator to the wiring system -
specifically the main feed on the 360s.  I have the B&C 60 Amp alternator (also
the B&C linear regulator), 8 gage shielded Tefzel wire and a B&C recommended
80Amp inline fuse all sitting on my bench.  Is it fine to go directly to battery
positive (or similar node) with the fuse I have (or even without a fuse)?
Reason I ask is that it appears the 8-gage wire is good for 73Amps so I wonder
what good the 80 Amp fuse will be.   Incidentally, the factory wired the panel
with an alternator circuit breaker (I have both a 35A and 50A breaker I can use)
that is ready to take the alternator feed if that is the way to go.  The B&C guy
thought the 50A breaker didn't make sense given that it is a 60A alternator.

I look forward to hearing from the electrical people out there.  What a great
brain trust this is.

Ed de Chazal
Rochester, Michigan