Simon,
Don't know why you want to go with the Prince of Darkness when there are so
many other options. I got a fuse block using blade fuses rather than
cartridges. ties4less.com has a number of ones on his web site at
reasonable prices. No interest other than being a happy customer.Brian is a
great guy. I really don't care if my car looks original, just that it is
dependable.
I bought an assortment of relays, terminals, and a fuse block and set a
talented wrench to revising the wiring. Did a great job including making
wire looms that look original.
One thing I did was to put a 72 amp relay in the circuit rather than taking
the fuse block feed from the ignition wire. That way all the circuits that
turn on when the ignition is hot go through a heavy wire from the relay
connected to the battery terminal on the starter relay. The possibilities
are endless.
Before you start follow John Sims advice and look at his excellent website
for ideas. It is full of great ideas to steal.
Jack
From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
To: "'healeylist'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Replacement fuse box
5ec6d1b0$@lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
I've been contemplating putting in a fuse box with a few more terminals than
my current two (MkII BT7)
I seem to recall that the MGB's 4 way box (Lucas 7FJ) has been mentioned
here.
See:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-37552-7FJ-4-way-Fuse-Box-Cover-MG-Midget-AUS
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<http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-37552-7FJ-4-way-Fuse-Box-Cover-MG-Midget-AU
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Does it fit into the original's captive nuts?
Is a 4 way box enough?
Any other thoughts??
Thanks,
Simon
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