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Fuse Block Replacement Tips

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jamings67, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. jamings67

    jamings67 Member

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    Hello I am about to change out my fuse block with a 8 terminal new style box.
    Anyone have any tips on the best type of connectors? Should I solder the connectors to the box? What about the medal that goes into the wires and is part of the original block?


    Thanks
     
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    use these type of crimp on connectors...

    they are BEST secured using regular crimping pliers...

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    they are the female half of a disconnectable connector...

    this particular image is of a Panduit brand but you can use Stak-on, Thomas and Betts or any other. you should be able to pick them up at Lowes, Home Depot or Radio Shack even if you have to. they are for whatever gauge wire and for a 1/4" tab...

    just snip off the ring connector on the original wire, strip and crimp...
     
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    I did 2 of them. The first was a blade fuse box and the other was inline ones. Not that hard but go slow and mark all the line so there won't be any confussion. I do have to say that the inline blabe fuses were so much easier. Didn't look as good but easier.

    SECA750
     
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    Nice photo Lt. I'll respectfully submit that, while the connector shown is easy to use, it does not address the moisture exposure issues that cause the corrosion problems in the first place. May I suggest you look for a like item that has the heat-shrink sleeving for environmental sealing to nip it in the bud. Kinda one of those "stitch-in-time-saves-nine" things.
     
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    a little dab of dielectric grease in the stakon before attaching to the fuse block will weather proof it enough for my needs...
     
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    I went the inline route (weatherproof of course) and soldered and taped the connections.
     

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