In my opinion the unit to get (and I wish I could find one!) is the aux fuse box/distribution box from late model golf/jetta/beetle ( I don't know if it is a TDi only feature). Has fusible links and blade type fuses. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 albell@uvic.ca http://members.shaw.ca/albell
on 10/2/03 12:43 pm, Matt Ratto wrote: > Hi all, > > now that my diesel-gas conversion is running, I'd like to make my engine > wiring a little prettier (and possibly safer.) I've decided to simplify the > whole thing by installing an enclosed fuse panel inside the engine > compartment (probably on the fire wall.) Since I'm running CIS, my needs are > pretty limited - I basically need to have a point for constant 12 V from > battery, 12 V. at start and/or run, and a nice ground point. I was poking > around my local FLAPS and Radio Shack the other day, but couldn't find > exactly what I was looking for - specifically a fused panel that would > provide at least three 'in' screw terminals each with a series of 'out' > screw terminals. Obviously, I don't even know the correct terminology for > this. Do any of you wiring gurus have some advice about what such a thing > would be called or where to get one? My idea is to provide clear runs to > each engine component to make it easier to troubleshoot problems or to > upgrade to other fuel injection systems at a later date. > > thanks, > > Matt |
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