Coil Relay vibration damping

[1948man]

I was thinking about wedging some rubber pipe insulation around my relay for the coil relay mod to dampen the vibration. Would this possibly cause the relay to heat up and how bad is that? Is there much current going thru it when you are not actually cranking the starter? Jim M

[posplayr]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=141055&highlight=relay

if you review this coil relay mod write up you will see that I deal with the vibration issue by using a double isolation approach

1. Mount relay to battery box
2. Mount relay using a flexible piece of plastic.

Isolation Mount for the Automotive relay is doubly isolated mounting to the battery box. I used the same mounting holes as the OEM igniter. The relay is attached to a flexible piece of plastic (piece of rear inner fender)

[1948man]

Thanks Pos, I had seen that. I was thinking about putting that thick rubber foam-type insulation on 3 sides of the relay also. Is there a potential heat problem?

[posplayr]

Thanks Pos, I had seen that. I was thinking about putting that thick rubber foam-type insulation on 3 sides of the relay also. Is there a potential heat problem?

The relay should not self heat significantly, but I have no idea where you plan to mount it.

[1948man]

Thanks. I have it mounted to the front side of the plastic tool box tray that sits just aft of the battery. There is a little nook to the right side of the battery between the battery and the frame.

[salty_monk]

The plastic tool box is not rubber mounted.... I would mount it off of one of the Battery box mounts (rubber) & also use an extension of some kind so that it has some leverage.

My toolbox still fit in behind.

[1948man]

Okay, I'm not all buttoned up yet so I'll do some more thinking. Also, after searching, I've read both 10 amps and 15 amps for the spade fuse in the in-line fuse holder for the positive line to post "30". I see in my wiring diagram (1100gl) one 15 amp fuse which I think is the main one. I currently have a 10 amp fuse in the in-line fuse holder. Will I be taking any risks by using a 15 amp fuse instead?