Stuart Keen wrote:
> Having just recently experienced a short in the lighting system, I am
> wondering what anyone has done to fuse the LUCAS system in a TD. The two
> fuses in my car only protect accessories, such as horn, wiper, stop
> light and petrol light. Nothing else is fused. This is inviting Murphy!
>
> The easiest point to fuse seems to be the brown with white (#37) wire on
> terminal "A" of the regulator (control) box. If everything is operating,
> i.e. engine, fuel pump, lights, etc., what is the expected amperage?
> Since my panel ammeter normally only registers a couple amps, which is
> offset by the generator's approx 13 amps, I'd think a 20 amp fuse would
> be sufficient. Since the starter does not go through this circuit, there
> should be no surges.
>
> It would probably be better to fuse separately the ignition and lights.
> But this is more labor intensive and perhaps not necessary. I have heard
> that there is an article in TSO about fusing the lighting system. Does
> anyone know which issue? The latest index I have is May 10, '93. I
> cannot seem to find it in any of the issues I have, but perhaps have
> overlooked it.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions
>
> Stu Keen
> 1951 MGTD MkII
Stu
You can buy a multi fuse block from any electronic stores. They come with
up to 20 fuses mounted to a piece of plastic. It can be mounted under the
dash on the fire wall. Most of the wires you want to fuse are there.
Jerry Felper
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