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Yes. American Autowire provides instructions for kits in our modified restoration and street rod divisions: Classic Update, Highway, Builder, and Power Plus Series. These instructions and schematics will be included in the box with your kit. Should you lose your copy, or need an extra, instructions are available online. You can view, download, and print instructions any time, from your computer or mobile device! Click here to find instructions for your kit.
American Autowire does not provide instructions for Factory Fit® OEM wiring online or in print because Factory Fit® products are a direct replacement to a vehicle’s original wiring. As you remove the old wiring, you can literally plug the corresponding section of the Factory Fit® harness in behind it. However, if you would like a guide to help install your OEM wiring, you can purchase an original factory assembly manual from our webstore here.
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The instruction sheets that are included with all of our wiring kits* (Classic Update, Highway, Builder, and Power Plus Series) are now online! You can view, download, and print instructions any time, from your computer or mobile device!
Click here to find instructions for your kit.
*American Autowire only provides instructions for kits in our modified restoration and street rod divisions. Instructions for Factory Fit® OEM wiring are not provided online or in print because Factory Fit® products are a direct replacement to a vehicle’s original wiring. As you remove the old wiring, you can literally plug the corresponding section of the Factory Fit harness in behind it. However, if you would like a guide to help install your OEM wiring, you can purchase an original factory assembly manual from our webstore here.
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You must first determine what direction you are going with your project.
Are you replacing or repairing existing wiring? Are you restoring the vehicle to original condition? Do want the look of originality under the hood of the vehicle?
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All of our Highway Series Street Rod Kits are set up to accept and connect to GM “SI” series or 1 wire alternators. Typically, a generator system is of a much lower output and really should not be used in a modified car. However, when we are talking about a very basic period style Hot Rod, there may be some instances when a generator is a viable alternative. If you are not using a super high energy, or aftermarket ignition system, or do not have the likes of air conditioning, etc., you may be OK to use a generator.
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The design of the headlight system for our kits centers on the use of a GM type headlight switch. This switch contains an internal 28 amp automatically resetting circuit breaker in the power input circuit. Except in rare instances, this will handle the requirements of the headlights, including many halogen headlights. You should never run your headlight circuit with a fuse. Read the rest of this entry »
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All of our Updated and Street Rod Kits are set up to accept and connect to GM “SI” series or 1 wire alternators. Typically, an externally regulated unit is of a much lower output and really should not be used in a modified car. These kits are made for updated applications with higher power demands and as such, require a higher output-charging unit. Our position is, and always will be, that on a modified vehicle, an internally regulated unit is a must.
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In various applications, the approach MAY differ slightly. When connecting up the positive cable that lead will eventually locate to the battery terminal on your solenoid or starter. We show you how to wire the main power feed for any of our systems to that same location on any of our instructions sets typically. Some systems may use an external solenoid such as a Ford type system, others may have a disconnect in-line, and others yet may have a pass thru type system in the firewall or alike. Ultimately though, the power will have to install onto the positive post on the solenoid or starter. As far as the negative is concerned, it is always best to ground that cable directly to the engine block. It is also imperative that the block be well grounded to the body and chassis as well.
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The Highway 22 is the genesis of years of technical improvements and enhanced features and is the first in a series of highly anticipated, technologically advanced custom modular panel systems.
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The Highway 15 is a brute in a small package. Built with the same heavy duty internal components as those used in our Highway 22 panel, it can easily handle the “basic” power requirements of any vehicle. Its size makes it the perfect power center for roadsters, T- buckets, kit cars, race cars or any other vehicle where basic operational circuits are required. Heavy gauge lead wires are provided for battery, ignition, accessory, horn, turn signal flasher, and 4-way hazard flasher. Best of all, it is also designed around the same “cook book” installation approach employed with all of our systems.
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Use of Hooke's Law in the Highway Series
American Autowire has incorporated the principal of “Hooke’s Law” into the design and construction of the Highway Series. Innovations like this ensure that we provide you with the consistently superior product in the market. The diagram shown explains more. We Make Wiring THAT Easy!
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