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| gulf908 |
 Jan 17 2016, 02:29 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 25-December 13 From: Sydney Member No.: 16,795 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand  |
I have just had a minor fright in my May 1970 914-6.
On my regular Sunday am drive,the generator light came on full red. After driving straight home (two blocks) I checked the fan belt - ok. My next thoughts were the alternator (rebuilt less than 2 years ago) and the regulator - condition unknown. The rest of the dash lights/tach weren't working however. Off to the mechanics last Thursday and the upshot was an instrument panel fuse that had corroded after 45 years of use. My car has seen little regular type maintenance for 10 + years due to little road time before I bought it from TX about 2 years ago. Q - are there any other 'hidden' fuses around the car that can strand me ? eg a fuel pump fuse (apart from the fuses under the dash) TIA Dennis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 17 2016, 05:59 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
There is a fuel pump fuse on the relay board in a 4 not sure about a six. You should remove all fuses and carefully clean the holders with a small wire brush
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| mepstein |
Jan 17 2016, 06:54 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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You can get a pack of red, blue and white fuses on eBay for $10.
You can also buy a used fuse panel for about $30. Clean it with a brush and vinegar, and then replace it with your old one wire by wire. Attached image(s) 
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| GregAmy |
Jan 17 2016, 08:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,305 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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I had the same exact fright, 25 miles from home at night, with no one around to cover me. Turns out I bumped the fuse panel and dropped out the fuse.
I will be replacing my panel with one of these in come springtime... https://www.jwesteng.com/shop/electrical-91...-fuse-box-.html (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.jwesteng.com-15565-1453040411.1.jpg) |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jan 17 2016, 08:33 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,773 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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This is one area where I think modernization is really a safety necessity. I have Scotty installing the J West fuse block in my car to improve reliability and safety.
https://www.jwesteng.com/shop/electrical-91...-fuse-box-.html |
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| toolguy |
Jan 17 2016, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California
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Clean all your ground lugs and connections as a precaution while
everything is working. . including the transmission strap. under dash above fuse tray , by both headlights, by rear relay board, and the battery |
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