In a message dated 8/20/02 11:09:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
mmorris@nemr.net writes:
> When you replaced your fuse box what type (regular 35amp?) of fuses did you
> use? I've heard the slow burn 35 amp fuses are necessary to prevent harness
> burning in our cars. Is this true? I haven't been able to find these types
> of fuses except through Moss, VB, etc. Is there another, more readily
> available source?
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First, I have a '77 Midget. The fuses MAY be the same for a B. YMMV!
I used standard 20 amp spade (ATO) fuses. I couldn't find slo-blo spade
fuses, but I didn't look very hard. I separated the new air horns onto the
extra circuit. I have not blown a fuse yet, in over two years. (That is
probably because I have spares in the boot.)
You can get circuit breakers to replace ATO fuses, so they may be more
convenient. Check out:
www.littelfuse.com/ASP/Search/Detail.asp?ID=173
for more info.
BTW, a slo-blo fuse will not protect the wiring harness any more than a quick
blow fuse. Slo-blo fuses are tolerant of a high current draw upon startup of
a device. A 35 amp slo-blo will tolerate probably 50 amps for a short period
before blowing. Starting an air conditioner compressor puts that kind of
load on a circuit for a short time. A driving light solenoid may do the same
thing. So a slo-blo fuse actually puts more pressure on a questionable
wiring harness.
Hope this helps. (Gee, I almost sound like I know what I'm talking about!)
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'75 Midget "The Project"
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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