Hi, Phil,
You can get slow blow fuses at any electronics parts house, Radio Shack,
Mouser, Digi-Key, etc. They come in boxes of 5. I would guess that the
fuse should be in the 1~2 Amp range, so you would want to get 3AG1SB or
3AG2SB fuses. Slow blow fuses are rated to take surges better than fast
blow fuses. As I recall the slow blow fuses will take a 100% overload
for something like 1 minute before it blows. The fuse rating will depend
on what ignition you are running. Factory coil will take a smaller fuse
than a hot coil. If you decide to try it please let us know what fuse
you find works best.
Oh, be sure to have a spare fuse so you can reset the system just in
case it gets activated! The fuse is not needed to drive your car, just
arm the protection again.
Peace,
Pat
Hall, Phillip wrote:
>Hey Pat -
>
>I like your idea. Could you provide the particulars to this idea, i.e.
>where to get a slow blow fuse.
>
>Richard - sorry about the truck - real bummer.
>
>Thanks!
>Phil
>SEROC
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pat Horne
>Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 8:58 AM
>To: SlowBoy
>Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Theft Protection
>
>Most anyone who steals one of our cars is probably out for a joy ride.
>In that case they don't want attention called to themselves.
>When I get my67.5 back into the shop for a rebuild I plan on adding a slow
>blow fuse in series with the coil power lead, and a switch to bypass it. The
>value of the fuse would be such that it would allow the car to start
>normally, and drive for about 30 seconds before power to the ignition is
>cut. Now the thief is sitting in the middle of the road, with traffic
>building behind him. It is my belief that he won't try to figure out what
>the problem is, and just abandon the car.
>
>As for what to do for the bypass switch, car thieves will be on the lookout
>for anything that looks like a kill switch, so why not put it in plain
>sight! I've seen quite a few older cars where the owner installed a
>headphone jack under the dash. I plan on installing such a jack with the
>plug that is inserted into to jack being the bypass for the fuse.
>It's hard to find the switch when it is in your pocket, away from the car!
>
>Peace,
>Pat
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