Patmac6075 Posted June 25, 2015 #1 Posted June 25, 2015 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. http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz131/Patmac6075/Venture%20Fusebox%201.jpg http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz131/Patmac6075/Venture%20Fusebox%202.jpg 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. http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz131/Patmac6075/Venture%20Fusebox%203.jpg 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. http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz131/Patmac6075/Venture%20Fusebox%207.jpg 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. http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz131/Patmac6075/Venture%20Fusebox%205.jpg That’s it put the fuses in and you’re done! Now get out and ride!
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