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Fuse box cover, buy a new cover or a new panel |
slotty008 |
Dec 10 2017, 03:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 191 Joined: 11-November 15 From: Belgium Member No.: 19,349 Region Association: None |
The cover of my fuse box is missing. I can buy a new cover from Sierra Madre or get a new fuse panel. But Jwest doesn't have it at the moment and Pelican neither. I could buy a 12 way fuse box on Ebay but I'm not sure it will fit
I have had no electrical issues, so what would be the best thing to do? |
JamesM |
Dec 12 2017, 01:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,900 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I have had no electrical issues, so what would be the best thing to do? If it aint broke... I actually have a couple Engman panels that I purchased when he was still around still sitting in the box he shipped them in. One, because I read about interference/shorting issues with them on early cars and two, because none of my 914s actually have a problem necessitating the replacement so i never bothered to dig in and see for myself. For that matter most of my 914s are missing the stock fuse cover and they seem to get on just fine. |
Rand |
Dec 12 2017, 02:56 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
If it aint broke... It was broken by design when compared to the options we have today. I'm not a klutz, but I've knocked the stock chicklets out a couple times over the years. It's no fun putting them all back in the right order when you need to get somewhere. The last time was the trigger to upgrade to a blade fuse box. It's simply better. Unless you are a concourse weenie, it's a no-brainer upgrade. |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 12 2017, 05:07 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
If it aint broke... It was broken by design when compared to the options we have today. I'm not a klutz, but I've knocked the stock chicklets out a couple times over the years. It's no fun putting them all back in the right order when you need to get somewhere. The last time was the trigger to upgrade to a blade fuse box. It's simply better. Unless you are a concourse weenie, it's a no-brainer upgrade. Your opinions are not supported by all. I am only responding to convey accurate facts to folks to keep them objectively informed. Unlike the currently available aftermarket generic fusebox units: The original fusepanel design was not deficient and uses high quality materials. Its certainly possible to kick them out, but its operator error. Never been a problem for me. Lighted, blade style fuses are great, but that does not negate the function or utility of the original bullet style fuses, or make them deficient. The current aftermarket generic fuseboxes were not designed for the 914 specifically and are not an upgrade but a compromise because they strain the wires at the 90 degree terminals and require the loom ties to be loosened up at the fusepanel. Direct short to ground conditions have been documented when installing some of these aftermarket fuseboxes in the early cars, its not known if this condition has been corrected or not. |
Rand |
Dec 12 2017, 05:20 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
If it aint broke... It was broken by design when compared to the options we have today. I'm not a klutz, but I've knocked the stock chicklets out a couple times over the years. It's no fun putting them all back in the right order when you need to get somewhere. The last time was the trigger to upgrade to a blade fuse box. It's simply better. Unless you are a concourse weenie, it's a no-brainer upgrade. Your opinions are not supported by all. I am only responding to convey accurate facts to folks to keep them objectively informed. Unlike the currently available aftermarket generic fusebox units: The original fusepanel design was not deficient and uses high quality materials. Its certainly possible to kick them out, but its operator error. Never been a problem for me. Don't overlook part of the real problem: You could knock them all out accidentally by just getting in the car. THAT is seriously the biggest problem. I'm happy it hasn't happened to you. Lighted, blade style fuses are great, but that does not negate the function or utility of the original bullet style fuses, or make them deficient. The current aftermarket generic fuseboxes were not designed for the 914 specifically and are not an upgrade but a compromise because they strain the wires at the 90 degree terminals and require the loom ties to be loosened up at the fusepanel. Direct short to ground conditions have been documented when installing some of these aftermarket fuseboxes in the early cars, its not known if this condition has been corrected or not. I am not questioning the quality of the OG materials. I just mean the newer blade design is better. Thus why they are used today more often than the 70s. The real problem is a combination of the loose fitting chicklets combined with where they are located. Clearly you've never knocked them loose by accident. I have. (Please don't take these comments personally, Jeff. I love your work and only respect you. Heck I made a logo years ago, hah, bet you don't remember that.) |
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