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**Zonaman** · 05-23-2023, 02:35 PM

Need to replace my Carburetor Idle Stop Solenoid | EDB 8059. Thought it might be a good idea to put an inline fuse on that between compressor and the solenoid. Edelbrock tech guy concurred and recommended 30 amp. That sound about right ?

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 05-23-2023, 02:48 PM

No. About 10 amp would be better.

George

**Zonaman** · 05-23-2023, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

No. About 10 amp would be better.

George

30 sounds kinda high to me too. Thanks

RichardJ · 05-23-2023, 06:45 PM

>>between compressor and the solenoid........Carburetor Idle Stop Solenoid.<<
What is EDB 8059?

Not knowing what you have, aftermarket or OEM AC System, the compressor clutch circuit was probably not designed to handle an additional solenoid.

Power your "Carburetor Idle Stop Solenoid" with a relay powered from a dedicated 12V source (fused). Using the clutch circuit to trigger the relay would only require about 50 millamps.

**Zonaman** · 05-24-2023, 01:56 AM

https://www.edelbrock.com/idle-compe...tors-8059.html

I'm using an older version of an Old Air Hurricane https://www.oldairproducts.com/produ...r=47-1092-1969

I believe it gets it power from the fan circuit

RichardJ · 05-24-2023, 02:35 PM

In that case, I wouldn't ask Edelbrock. I'd ask Old Air.

05-23-2023, 02:35 PM	#1
Zonaman Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 510	Solenoid Insurance Need to replace my Carburetor Idle Stop Solenoid \| EDB 8059. Thought it might be a good idea to put an inline fuse on that between compressor and the solenoid. Edelbrock tech guy concurred and recommended 30 amp. That sound about right ? __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus!

05-23-2023, 02:48 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,190	Re: Solenoid Insurance No. About 10 amp would be better. George

05-23-2023, 06:45 PM	#4
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,413	Re: Solenoid Insurance >>between compressor and the solenoid........Carburetor Idle Stop Solenoid.<< What is EDB 8059? Not knowing what you have, aftermarket or OEM AC System, the compressor clutch circuit was probably not designed to handle an additional solenoid. Power your "Carburetor Idle Stop Solenoid" with a relay powered from a dedicated 12V source (fused). Using the clutch circuit to trigger the relay would only require about 50 millamps. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

05-24-2023, 01:56 AM	#5
Zonaman Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 510	Re: Solenoid Insurance https://www.edelbrock.com/idle-compe...tors-8059.html I'm using an older version of an Old Air Hurricane https://www.oldairproducts.com/produ...r=47-1092-1969 I believe it gets it power from the fan circuit __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus!

05-24-2023, 02:35 PM	#6
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,413	Re: Solenoid Insurance In that case, I wouldn't ask Edelbrock. I'd ask Old Air. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC



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