On Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:52:36 EDT richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D.
Arnold) writes:
SNIP
>I picked up five fuse blade fuse boxes at Parts America for around
>$7-10 each for use on Miss Molly the ''79 Midget. I plan to remove
>the wires from one side of the old box, and put them in a similar
>position on one of the new boxes.
>
>The new box has only one spade connector per side position while the
>old one has two, so I may need to manufacture some 'Y' connectors. I
>have considered separating the wiring and using both boxes: for
>example, putting the wiring from the top connector of the old box's
>1st position on the new box's 1st position and the wiring from the
>bottom connector on the old box's 1st position on the new box's second
>position, etc.
>
>Since Molly has only four fuses on her original box, I'll still have
>some positions left open for future needs regardless of which way I
>go.
Richard,
You can get the "Y" conntectors for spade connectors at any good
electrical supply house. I keep several around because they are extremely
handy for adding a circuit or in some cases splitting one.
Before you move the wires from the old fuse box to the new, check the
underside of the old fuse box. Two spade connectors are connected on the
back side by a short bus bar. If memory serves, it is the #1 and #2
connectors (where the brown wire connects. I'd run outside and check for
you, but it's already dark and the only drop cord I've got is in the back
of my son's car. And he is out chasing women at the moment.
Rick Morrison
72 MGBGT
74 Midget
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