?'s for those with underhood fuse blocks...

[BGoins12]

I intend on installing a underhood fuse block as soon as the wagon is back up and running, mainly because I despise how horrendous the fusible link mess looks.

HOWEVER, I am uncertain on what amperage fuses to use for each link I am replacing...but I do know that 14ga is 15A, 12ga is 20, 16ga is 10A, etc....

Not only that, but I hear using regular ATC/ATO fuses aren't a good idea, because they aren't slow blow like links are, and that it's recommended to use Maxi fuses instead of ATC/ATO fuses because small amperage spikes can pop the ATC/ATO fuses. Is this true, or is this simply a myth?

If not, I found a fuse box that I want, mainly because a local marine supply store carries them.

http://bluesea.com/category/5/21/products/5029

It has a main lug integrated into it, and all I have to do is install a correct gauge wire from the solenoid or battery to it with an inline fuse.

[87gtVIC]

In my rr thread I explained how I picked out fuses. I used a combo of standard sizes and maxi sizes. None to date blew on me.

[gadget73]

I suspect you may be thinking house wiring current ratings, not fuse link ratings. 12 ga will handle a lot more than 20 amps.

[BGoins12]

So then it's safe to say that the standard fuses will be fine? I don't see why not... I mean if there's a short, it's gonna blow either way, just quicker.

[gadget73]

just depends how many amps you need. The highest current small fuses are like 30 amps. If you need more current capacity, you're kind of left with maxi fuses or one of the other types.

[1990LTD]

What exactly does the fuse block eliminate? Are there just a bunch of fusible links/inline fuses under the hood? I know there are a ton of wires that I don't know the purpose of

[1987cp]

I'm working on a fuse block project because I hate having to either add lots of relays and inline fuses all hung about separately, or else give into the temptation to leave junk unfused. Some of this is of course intended to eventually take load off of dash wiring that shouldn't have had it in the first place (as in headlight relays).

[91waggin]

I intend on installing a underhood fuse block as soon as the wagon is back up and running, mainly because I despise how horrendous the fusible link mess looks.

HOWEVER, I am uncertain on what amperage fuses to use for each link I am replacing...but I do know that 14ga is 15A, 12ga is 20, 16ga is 10A, etc....

Not only that, but I hear using regular ATC/ATO fuses aren't a good idea, because they aren't slow blow like links are, and that it's recommended to use Maxi fuses instead of ATC/ATO fuses because small amperage spikes can pop the ATC/ATO fuses. Is this true, or is this simply a myth?

If not, I found a fuse box that I want, mainly because a local marine supply store carries them.

http://bluesea.com/category/5/21/products/5029

It has a main lug integrated into it, and all I have to do is install a correct gauge wire from the solenoid or battery to it with an inline fuse.

I'm not sure what to tell you as far as amperage for fuse links goes, but I know that if you get the underhood fuse box for a whale panther, you'll like it. It has a common positive rail, and spots for relays and mini and maxi fuses. I'm going to be installing one at some point.