| Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #166959] |
Fri, 20 April 2012 13:14  |
GeorgeRud
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Would there be any problem in adding some additional fuse boxes next to the original one in the glovebox to provide for additional circuits? I would like to add two, and power them off of the isolator terminals. Then I have one that is tapped into the engine circuitry, and the other in the 12 volt house circuit to use for sounds, TV, etc.. Seems better than just adding additional terminals onto the original fuse box, and allows for the use of blade type fuses.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #166960 is a reply to message #166959] |
Fri, 20 April 2012 13:18  |
jayrabe
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Here's what I did, one powered off battery, one from ignition, mounted on firewall on passenger side:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=37188&title=aux-fuse-blocks&cat=5676
Jay
76 PB
Portland, OR
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:14:07 -0500
> Subject: [GMCnet] Adding Additional Fuseboxes
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> Would there be any problem in adding some additional fuse boxes next to the original one in the glovebox to provide for additional circuits? I would like to add two, and power them off of the isolator terminals. Then I have one that is tapped into the engine circuitry, and the other in the 12 volt house circuit to use for sounds, TV, etc.. Seems better than just adding additional terminals onto the original fuse box, and allows for the use of blade type fuses.
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> Chicago, IL
> 75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #166974 is a reply to message #166959] |
Fri, 20 April 2012 13:51 |
Mr ERFisher
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I like this much better - no hidden fuses
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5581
I hate fuses
gene
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM, George Rudawsky <GeorgeRud@aol.com> wrote:
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> Would there be any problem in adding some additional fuse boxes next to
> the original one in the glovebox to provide for additional circuits? I
> would like to add two, and power them off of the isolator terminals. Then
> I have one that is tapped into the engine circuitry, and the other in the
> 12 volt house circuit to use for sounds, TV, etc.. Seems better than just
> adding additional terminals onto the original fuse box, and allows for the
> use of blade type fuses.
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> George Rudawsky
> Chicago, IL
> 75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #166985 is a reply to message #166960] |
Fri, 20 April 2012 14:55 |
kelvin
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I find that all of the wires you need are easier to access from under
the dash. Constant 12V, Switched 12V, Etc.
Found a large blade-style fuse block at a local surplus shop. Came with
a cover but I decided against using it.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=24703&title=cover-panel-test-fit-&cat=4935
When it's all said and done my lower dash filler does the work of a
cover. I remove two screws from the upper lip and it swivels down neatly.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=24759
I just think that putting the auxiliary block under the left side dash
makes more sense. I found all my extra wiring is done over there anyway.
Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR
> Here's what I did, one powered off battery, one from ignition, mounted on firewall on passenger side:
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=37188&title=aux-fuse-blocks&cat=5676
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> Jay
> 76 PB
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>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> From: GeorgeRud@aol.com
>> Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:14:07 -0500
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Adding Additional Fuseboxes
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>> Would there be any problem in adding some additional fuse boxes next to the original one in the glovebox to provide for additional circuits? I would like to add two, and power them off of the isolator terminals. Then I have one that is tapped into the engine circuitry, and the other in the 12 volt house circuit to use for sounds, TV, etc.. Seems better than just adding additional terminals onto the original fuse box, and allows for the use of blade type fuses.
>> --
>> George Rudawsky
>> Chicago, IL
>> 75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #167009 is a reply to message #166959] |
Fri, 20 April 2012 18:51 |
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| GeorgeRud wrote on Fri, 20 April 2012 14:14 |
Would there be any problem in adding some additional fuse boxes next to the original one in the glovebox to provide for additional circuits? I would like to add two, and power them off of the isolator terminals. Then I have one that is tapped into the engine circuitry, and the other in the 12 volt house circuit to use for sounds, TV, etc.. Seems better than just adding additional terminals onto the original fuse box, and allows for the use of blade type fuses.
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George,
That is exactly what I did to power all the extra stuff that is now in the cab. I even moved the dash stereo over to it so I can't kill the chassis battery by leaving it on. I didn't put in a big enough panel. After the stereo, the cell repeater, the GPS power the two DC mouse holes and power for the laptop, I am out again.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #167010 is a reply to message #166959] |
Fri, 20 April 2012 18:57 |
GeorgeRud
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These are exactly what I'm thinking of doing, mounting them next to the original fuse panel behind the glovebox.
Thanks for the pics!
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #167122 is a reply to message #167043] |
Sat, 21 April 2012 19:55 |
zhagrieb
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I second what Mike said. Get some adhesive numbers/letters from an electronic supplier and label at least the ends of each wire. then WRITE IT DOWN.
Saves mega-frustration later.
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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| Re: Adding Additional Fuseboxes [message #167136 is a reply to message #167122] |
Sat, 21 April 2012 21:44 |
armandminnie
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I bought a Brother labeler at Office Max for $10 about a month ago and it came with a good-sized sample roll of black on white label material. I just had to buy another roll of a different color and it was about $20 for 26 feet. Easy to use.
That was probably a sale or special but maybe somewhere else?
Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
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