Paul:
The original Lucas fuse box is prone to corrosion between the riveted
contacts on the rear side after many years on the road. It's a known
quantity and gives good service. Probably at least if not better service
than some of the generic modern alternatives.
The original box is still available new for a reasonable price compared to
current vehicle replacement parts.
I suggest that if someone has problems with corrosion, to replace the box
with a new original unit rather than converting to an aftermarket style that
requires wiring modifications.
Note: I have nothing against modifying the cars, and if you are running
high power radios or other aftermarket equipment a thorough rehab of the
original systems is a good idea. But if you are using the car as originally
intended, the original electrical system and components still work well, and
are going to maintain the cars value.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Root [mailto:proot@iaces.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:20 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: fuse box (was Re: Weirdo electrical problem)
>
>
> So I see one of those "modern" fuse boxes converted
> for use on a MGB on eBay right now for like $28 (no
> bids). It's got 6 fuses.
>
> What are the general thoughts on these things?
>
> I'm having no trouble with my fuse box currently, just
> mostly curious.
>
> Paul.
>
>
> >>
> >>Take the fuses out, clean the contacts with one of those little
> >>fiberglass brushes they use to clean paint chips (available at fine
> >>auto parts stores everywhere, and Pep Boys, too). Then clean the
> >>ends of the fuses the same way. While you are there, make sure the
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