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Posted by: Kansas 914 Oct 13 2015, 07:27 AM

These look like just what I need on the '74 (It has a few accessories). Might not be a bad idea on all cars since there a re a few un-fused circuits in the original wiring.

http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Auxiliary-Fuse-Blocks/3018107/10002/-1&?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20151012email

Posted by: Kansas 914 Oct 13 2015, 07:36 AM

Items not fused (from my notes)

Ignition
Switch
Main Power Relay
Fuel Injection ECU
Started
Headlamp Switch
Fog Lamp Indicator
Seat Belt Warning Buzzer
Fasten Seatbelt Lamp

Posted by: Dave_Darling Oct 13 2015, 08:51 AM

It's usually a good idea to have your fuses close to the battery. That protects more of the wire. Someone here sold a small fuse block that would attach to the battery tray, and had good-sized fuses for the wires that were hooked to the battery (+) terminal. (Except for the big fat cable to the starter, of course.) If you're not trying to re-wire the car, that seems like a better way to go, because it requires minimal changes to the existing wiring.

--DD

Posted by: Harpo Oct 13 2015, 09:56 AM

I believe it was Tom that offered those kits

Posted by: jeffdon Oct 13 2015, 12:08 PM

At Rennsport, Jom Hoyland showed me the marine fuse block he installed near the battery. It protected the main 4 circuits coming of the battery, I believe.

Its got me thinking about doing this. But what about breakers instead of fuses. Do these trip quick enough:

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/blue-sea-systems--push-button-reset-only-thermal-circuit-breakers--P006557607

Posted by: barefoot Oct 14 2015, 07:08 AM

QUOTE(jeffdon @ Oct 13 2015, 02:08 PM)

At Rennsport, Jom Hoyland showed me the marine fuse block he installed near the battery. It protected the main 4 circuits coming of the battery, I believe.

Its got me thinking about doing this. But what about breakers instead of fuses. Do these trip quick enough:

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/blue-sea-systems--push-button-reset-only-thermal-circuit-breakers--P006557607

Or you can get fuzed blocks for 4, 6, & 8 fuzes from the same West marine source.

Posted by: AZ914 Oct 15 2015, 01:49 PM

Mike,

I just saw the 'Tom' aux fuse block when looking thru PanelBilly's build thread:

about 3 posts down: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=108446&st=200

Posted by: Kansas 914 Oct 15 2015, 02:44 PM

QUOTE(AZ914 @ Oct 15 2015, 01:49 PM)

Mike,

I just saw the 'Tom' aux fuse block when looking thru PanelBilly's build thread:

about 3 posts down: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=108446&st=200

Thanks Jason, very nice. I'm not sure how I missed that.

Posted by: Tom Oct 16 2015, 05:42 AM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=141317
Above is my thread on the small 4 or 6 fuse fuseblock and my recommended way to install it. I quit putting them together and selling them because guys were installing them in a way that I thought was not good for the long run. The way I installed it keeps the wires from stressing the connections and insures there is no wear on the wires from rubbing. I was advised this could result in my getting involved in a legal issue.
Feel free to use anything I have posted in my thread and if you have questions, I will answer them to the best of my ability.
Tom

Posted by: porschetub Oct 16 2015, 12:42 PM

QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Oct 14 2015, 02:27 AM)