Easy How to: Fuse Box

[Patmac6075]

I’ve searched the pages on this forum for an easy guide for switching your fuse box from the glass tube type fuses to the “blade” type fuse. Total Time: 1hr Total Cost: less than $20

Now let me be the first to point out that there are many different ways to make this switch, this is just the way I did it.

 

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1. Since we are working on our electrical system, it is best practice to disconnect the battery’s positive (+) cable

 

2. Assemble what you’ll need in a convenient place: Parts – 5 port ATO Fuse Box, 3 15amp and 2 10amp ATO fuses (I thought about using “mini” fuses but didn’t want to wait for a panel. Also, many member have used boxes with more ports..I chose the 5 port…), 10 pack heat shrink “blade” connectors (in retrospect I might not use the heat shrinkable connectors again because once they cool they become rigid which meant I needed to rebend them a second time to get them to fit. It also looks messy). Tools – Phillips Head & Std. Blade screwdrivers. Wire stripper, crimper, wire cutter. * A lot of guys will suggest soldering the connection which is the better way to go but I chose to crimp my connection.

 

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3. Cut, Strip, Crimp, and Shrink each connector paying close attention to the position of each wire. I did 1 wire at a time on one side of the box at a time….just made it easier for me.

 

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4. This next step is purely optional, but I wanted to keep the ACC screws and a mounting strip. So I stripped out all the fuse holders and the paper fuse guide and used a dremmel tool and cut down the size of the old fuse holder. I used this to mount my new fuse box.

 

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That’s it put the fuses in and you’re done! Now get out and ride!

[videoarizona]

Me thinks this might be a good pin candidate. Simple and easy to do. with great pics!

Thanks, PM...

[Gypsygirl]

Sweet! Thanks. I will be doing this.

[Freebird]

Excellent article. Also copied to the tech library. Thanks.

[djh3]

I might suggest covering your terminals once all finished with some heat shrink so nothing can short them out. Just an idea to insulate.

[Donvito]

There are also insulated female connectors available which would eliminate all the bare metal. Something like this:

 

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=29581836

[djh3]

There are also insulated female connectors available which would eliminate all the bare metal. Something like this:

 

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=29581836

 

Yep thats the ticket. Only half the time I forget to buy those and just end up using the heat shrink. LOL

[syscrusher]

I overhauled my fusebox this weekend.

For some reason the SIGNAL fuse on my 93 is 20A.

I used the same fusebox that cost me $11.50 plus tax.

I handled the ACC terminal and the mounting a little different.

After I cut out the plastic fuse clip mounts I could get the cover on and the fake tank cover too.

The tie wraps had to be the thinnest and smallest available and the fuse cover fits tight but alright.

BTW, I used a sharp sharpie to write (L 10 ACC), etc. on either side of the crimp-on in case I got off-track.

 

Edited June 26, 2015 by syscrusher
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