In my opinion if you are going much above the original wattage carried by
the wiring loom you should use a relay to switch the lights. It could save a
lot of heartache, possibly a fire, should your wiring loom overheat. If you
need specific info on this im sure it would be in the archives.
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: Robb Pynes <robbpynes@continet.com>
To: Post to Datsun Net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 12:12 PM
Subject: Fuse box cover descripancies
> All,
>
> While working on my 70 2000 and helping a friend with his 70 1600
>
> I noticed something odd.
>
> My cover for the 70 2000 fuse box has The flasher fuse listed on the cover
> as a 10A
> and the Park/Tail as a 10A
>
> An old cover from a 69 2000 that has ho center plug (which I was going to
> give my buddy for reference)
> Lists these as 20A
>
> I have installed some Japan Halogen (circa 1974) Yellow Driving Lights and
> burned out the 10A and 15A fuses that I used.
>
> Now I'm wondering if I should be using a 20A for both Flasher and Park
> Lights
>
> Do I have a correct fuse box cover, are there different ones for different
> years, models ??
>
> I would like to continue to use the twist action on the Pull Knob for
> Headlights to activate the driving lights.
>
> Any Help with this ???
>
> Robb Pynes
> robbpynes@continet.com
> <http://www.continet.com/exe/2000/hq.htm> U-20 Bomber Page
> <http://www.ncnwest.com> My Company
> (541)-342-4500
>
> Eugene, Oregon
>
> '69 2000 RHD "Red" Special class award winner Shasta '98
> '69 2000 LHD What Color do you want ? Unstarted Project Car
> '70 2000 LHD "Black" 3rd Place Modified Class Shasta '99
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