The '35amp' fuse in MGBs is actually 35 amp blow, 17 amp rated. None of the
circuits should draw 17 amps, let alone 35. With the exception of the 500mA
Sequential Seat Belt System none of the fuses are intended to protect
components but the wiring in the event of a a short to ground, if you have
ever seen a white, brown or overdrive wire short to ground you will know
what I mean. Having said that the fact the fuse is physically longer would
ring warning bells, I have seen them with different internals but not
different size.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tab Julius" <tab@penworks.com>
To: "joseph cianciotti" <jmc987@earthlink.net>
Cc: "mg mailing list" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: Stupid fuse question
> Absolutely not! One (the new one with the thicker) is a slow-blow
> fuse. The thinner one is a fast-blow fuse.
>
> The fast-blow can protect critical circuitry. The slow-blow is for some
> heavier items that can handle a little extra but not sustained overage.
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