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Old 08-18-2007   #46 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Driller View Post
Unfortunately, it looks like my new fuse holder does not have the same shap as yours. As well, the only remaining fuse location also has an unusual (non-square) shape. I've attached pix. I've also purchased an Add-A-Circuit to move forward.
Driller, I've modified the fuseholder (thanks to DansSLK for the supply) this afternoon and it will fit the odd shape and make your install "stealthy".

I used a motor tool at 9000 rpm with different router bits. Initially I thought I need to cut a slot but one doesn't need to. It turns out you have to route out a square tab on a different corner than the pix of the orange fuseholder that I showed earlier.

Here's the tools you may need:

motor tool and router bits


close-up of router bits


close-up of OEM fuseholder box:


close-up of modified fuseholder box with outline in green after routing:


How I set up the fuseholder, contact spring with the Gauge 16 wire and bullet connectors from Radio Shack. This allows for easy connection/disconnection.




Hope this helps those who only have slot #42 free/open to add a fuseholder box.

Driller, I also sent you a PM.
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