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    9/17/2023 9:31 AM  #1

    Steve69
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    Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    Between the 130 amp alternator and starter solenoid.  Any other solutions? 

     

    9/17/2023 9:49 AM  #2

    Nos681
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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    I am using a factory battery/alternator harness from a 2001 v6 Mustang.
    The factory harness uses fuse links.
    Battery and 3G alternator (130 amp) are on passenger side.
    Largest loads on the 65 are stereo, EFI, a/c, and Hella headlights.

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    9/17/2023 9:57 AM  #3

    MS
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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    I bought some black ones on Amazon that don’t yell out “I just got my driver’s license and a blaster stereo”

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    9/17/2023 10:19 AM  #4

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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    Here is what I used. I can dig up the part numbers in a bit. They are made by Littlefuse. Fuse size is called MIDI. Seems like I bought some from Mouser Electronics and I found a receipt from Grainger. Mouser shows them as non stocked and Grainger shows them as discontinued. Mouser has some other choices that are stackable based off of 498900 part number.  

    https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Littelfuse/498900?qs=%252BNn%2FhhlnbGfW%2FY1RjLGvKg%3D%3D



     

    Last edited by Bolted to Floor (9/19/2023 4:28 PM)

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    9/17/2023 10:48 AM  #5

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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    As above I've used these with good results and it doesn't look like I just got back from Amazon Car Audio headquarters

    https://www.waytekwire.com/product/littelfuse-flex-mega-fuse-holder

     

    9/17/2023 11:25 AM  #6

    Nos681
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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    Fuses are ok but I prefer a circuit breaker.
    There’s also electronic circuit breakers as well.

     

    9/17/2023 1:37 PM  #7

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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    I installed a "Blue-Sea" Safety Fuse Block that accepts AMI, or MIDI fuses, with a range of 30-200amp fuses available. 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    9/17/2023 5:40 PM  #8

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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    Thanks guys!

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    9/19/2023 4:28 PM  #9

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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    Updated earlier post with part number. 

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    9/20/2023 11:42 AM  #10

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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    Nos681 wrote:

    Fuses are ok but I prefer a circuit breaker.
    There’s also electronic circuit breakers as well.

    Im having flashback of my GFI breakers in the bathroom shutting off every other time I use them....LOL  

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    9/20/2023 3:58 PM  #11

    Nos681
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    Re: Thinking of ditching this mega fuse

    I fully agree about that gfci.

     

     

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