Lewis Palmer wrote:
>
> As I recall, the factory felt that circuits which were critical to the
> operation of the car (fuel pump, headlights (at night), etc) should not be
> fused. The failure in the wiring harness was less likely than that of a fuse
> failure. Go figure.
>
> Regards,
> Lew Palmer
I've heard that the fuses were used to protect the only two items that
were under warranty, horns and wiper motor.
John Seim
>
> > I'm rewiring a Morris Minor now and will do my TD next year. Can anyone
> > explain the lack of fuses on circuits like lights and fuel pump? It seems
> > prudent to install some inline fuses behind the dash. Where are fusible
> > links appropriate?
> >
> > I've had an electrical car fire once and don't care to have another.
> >
> > John Olman
>
> John
> Add fuses. The prewar cars had fuses for everthing.
>
> Jerry
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