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Re: Fuse box cover descripancies

To: "Adam Fox" <adfox@iprimus.com.au>, "Robb Pynes"
Subject: Re: Fuse box cover descripancies
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 17:45:44 -0500
Amen!!!!!! And pass the fuses!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Fox" <adfox@iprimus.com.au>
To: "Robb Pynes" <robbpynes@continet.com>; "Post to Datsun Net"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: Fuse box cover descripancies


> 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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