your problem is the winch can draw more than 30 amps. Another problem is the alternator can put out more than 30 amps. There was a discussion on this you realy cant run a fuse between the alternator and battery. Unless the fuse is larger than the max output of the alternator.

 

Hey szki272, Thanks for the info, I searched for the discussion prior to posting my question, as I seemed to remember something on it, but all I could find was the one where sarge was running the accessory block. I don't think everyone is doing that though, so I was wondering how others solved this. Did you take a look at the link I posted? There has to be away to still have some protection that was previously provided by the fusible link, yet run a winch.

Anyone else running a winch and GM alternator? How did you work around this?

Thanks!

 

I had a post on this.
http://bbs.off-road.com/ubbthreads/showf...rue#Post1483315

We decided one could use something like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-AUDIO-STEREO-12-...1QQcmdZViewItem

It is a breaker instead of a fuse, and it is rated for 140 AMPs. This is what is called for, for the little 2000 lb pound, winch I am using to reel down my rear end when I climb hills or go down them.

 

what I did was run a new 8 guage fine strand wire from the alt to the battery. (no fuse) I conected all the accesorys thru a 40 amp circuit breaker.(not the starter) So the electrical is protected.

 

I tried to respond to your PM and for some reason it won't let me.

But the answer is:
The directions I have w/ my winch said to run it between the winch and the positive post on the bat. I don't know anyting about something having to be ran between the bat and the alt.

 

Thanks Guys! That's all I need! Appreciate the help!!

 

As always, glad to help. Let us know if you need anything else.
Good luck,
F_T