Date:         Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:50:58 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
Comments: To: Matt Ratto <mratto@ucsd.edu>
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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