Thanks alot for the clarification, guys. Glad I asked!
Dan
----- Original Message -----
From "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at exit109.com>
To: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: FUSE question
> Dan Gillitzer wrote:
>
> > Read something once about having to make sure you get the right fuses
for a
> > LBC, something like the typically available fuses today will allow an
> > electrical fire to occur before the fuse will blow. Can someone comment
on
> > this?
>
> Lucas fuses were typically 35 amp which translates to a US 17 amp.
> So a 20 amp Buss fuse will work fine and blow before the smoke comes out
> of the harness.
>
> Same with Lucas 50 amp, Buss 35 amp.
>
> Or use 15 amps LESS in a USA fuse compared to what the Lucas fuse says.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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