On mine I went to the local autoparts store and purchased a 30amp in-line fuse
(that was the biggest I could find). It uses the typical glass tube fuses.
Then, I just cut into the main wire that runs to the back of the alternator and
spliced this in. I now use a GM one wire alternator (much cheaper, chrome and
simple, no external regulator!), so I don't remember what the roadster
alternator says on the back, but the GM says "Batt". Basically, it is the wire
that has goes to the post that has the insulator on it. I put mine near the
alternator. BTW, my alternator puts out 65
amps, but I don't pop this 30 amp fuse, so it should work for the roadster
alternator just fine. Anyone else?
Greg Burrows
Ryan Bird wrote:
> Thanks for all of your advice. I believe that I did experience a massive
>short. I have yet to find out where, but there are a few places where it
>could have happened. A lot of you have suggested that the ammeter is a bit
>too rare/expensive/annoying of a fuse for this type of problem. My fear is
>that if I don't have this thing fixed, it can/would/will happen again. The
>last thing I need to do is go through a couple of these 35 year old gauges.
>For those of you in the know, could you please give me exact directions on how
>to put a real fuse in there. Which wires, size, etc.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Ryan Bird
> 67 1600
> Tempe, AZ
> www.picturetrail.com/ryanrbird
>
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