[DeTomaso] DeTomaso Digest, Vol 41, Issue 22

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/22/07 9 00 17, spleen at spamcop.net writes:


> I agree with Mike that replacing the ceramic fuses with glass ones isn't
> worth the trouble, but are there other alternatives? 
> 
>>>Yes.


>  Do the Pantera
> vendors make a form, fit, and function replacement for the Pantera fuse
> block that uses modern fuses? 
> 
>>>Absolutely--although they are quite proud of them (i.e. $$$$)   Larry 
Stock converts stock fusesboxes to use modern plug-in fuses (and also modifies the 
window motor fuse box).   Alternately, Bob Timma sells a conversion kit using 
Nissan fusesboxes which is more or less plug-and-play.


>  And as long as I'm demanding answers from
> everyone, why don't they make little circuit breakers for automotive use
> instead of fuses?
> 
>>>They do.   Go to your auto parts store and you'll see them.   They have 
the same 'blade' pattern as modern plug-in fuses but incorporate a circuit 
breaker instead.   They are physically larger of course, so typically you can't put 
a bunch of them in a fusebox, but if you have a stand-alone fuse holder, 
there's nothing preventing you from running a circuit breaker there.

Mike




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