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How to Clean Fuse Block for $3, Trip to Dollar Tree |
914Sixer |
Jan 26 2020, 05:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Once you have the block out (you did take pictures or do a drawing??), you will need 3 things from the Dollar store. Plastic long sealing tub, stiff tooth brush and big bottle of lemon juice. You will need some salt too but there should be some in the cabinet.
Place fuse block in tray and fill 2/3 with lemon juice. Put lid on and shake up making sure everything gets coated. Wait 5 minutes and turn block over for another 5 min. Take stiff toothbrush and get after it. For the dark spots, put some salt on brush and scrub. Rinse clean. Your should be good for another lifetime. Attached image(s) |
mepstein |
Jan 26 2020, 05:59 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,247 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I use vinegar but same idea. I think it works best to buy a second fuse block, clean it and transfer one wire at a time. Then clean your old one and sell it or put away for the next 40 years.
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914Sixer |
Jan 26 2020, 06:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Spare block is handy.
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Mark Henry |
Jan 26 2020, 06:25 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Done this many times. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I use a AA electric tooth brush, the type with the replaceable head. The wife replaces the tooth bushes every few years and there's usually nothing wrong with them, so they get re-purposed. I just saw she bought a large brush head kit from Costco...so this reminds me to go steal a couple (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
913B |
Jan 26 2020, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
What should you rinse it clean with, is water ok?
Is it bad to soak it in the lemon juice overnight or not necessary? Thanks, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
914Sixer |
Jan 27 2020, 06:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
About 5 min a side is good. Should clean up really quick. Rinse in plain old water. You can even get some Brasso and polish the terminals if you want.
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rhodyguy |
Jan 27 2020, 07:36 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,070 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Excellent post Mark.
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Front yard mechanic |
Jan 27 2020, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,157 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
I like to add a little tequila to my lemon juice then my fuse block looks much better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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AZBanks |
Jan 27 2020, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,058 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like to add a little tequila to my lemon juice then my fuse block looks much better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Every time I put tequila in with my lemon juice my car stumbles and won't drive straight for a few hours. Maybe I'm putting in too much?? |
mbseto |
Jan 27 2020, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Done this many times. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I use a AA electric tooth brush, the type with the replaceable head. The wife replaces the tooth bushes every few years and there's usually nothing wrong with them, so they get re-purposed. I just saw she bought a large brush head kit from Costco...so this reminds me to go steal a couple (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) She never notices it tastes like lemon? |
914Sixer |
Jan 27 2020, 05:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Fuses came in today so I loaded it for 1974 -76.
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rhodyguy |
Jan 27 2020, 05:43 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,070 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Stock in used, were about give aways, just went up. When I was tearing apart way cheap beaters, now 'B' level projects, I don't think I ever pulled one.
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76-914 |
Jan 28 2020, 09:32 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Good write up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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