01-14-2021, 01:49 PM | #1 |
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Fuses
I have been looking at the wiring diagram for my 1929 coupe. I think I would like to isolate the different components with fuses so if a tail light shorts out it will not burn out the 30amp fuse I have mounted on top of the starter. Anyone tried this out with success? What kind of fuse used, inline or the new u shaped ones, and where was the best place to locate them.
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01-14-2021, 01:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fuses
Go for it!
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01-14-2021, 02:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fuses
I used Bratton's A Panel for fuses.
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Anyway, yes I have a fuse panel that is mounted on the inside of the firewall behind the junction box, hidden out of view. I use the blade type fuses. One of the reasons I like this panel is because if a fuse blows a small LED lights next to it so I can see which one blew. I also have a 20amp circuit breaker of my headlights. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 01-14-2021 at 06:27 PM. Reason: Spellin' |
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01-14-2021, 06:19 PM | #5 |
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Be sure to fuse you brake light circuit. That one is messy to fix on the road. Right under the middle of the car.
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Nice orderly install. Impressive! Good Day! |
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01-15-2021, 09:26 PM | #8 | |
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Flyboy1st, your 30a fuse reference caught my eye. I would suggest caution with using fuses rated above the current rating of the wire it is supposed to protect. I just spent a couple of hours today fixing my (new to me) '30 coupe. Previous owner had 30a fuse installed and when there was a short in a headlamp conduit connector, it burned the supply wire, connector, and pigtail inside the housing before blowing the fuse. I haven't seen any wiring on my car that should have more than a 20a fuse. Cheers
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