So let me get this strait now. In order to keep my fuse block intact, (no damage to it now), I should replace the 10A fuse in my #7 with a 20A, clean out the contacts on the #7 socket thouroughly, and periodicly inspect it for melting? What about a VERY small dab of Dielectric grease on both pins for the fuse? I would think this would help electrical contact and prevent corrosion, but I dont know if there would be any ill-effects by using it with a fuse. You guys apparently know more about this than I do, any comments? One more electical project I'm working on this winter is hardwiring the cooling fan circuit to go directly from +12, to the 40A breaker, then to two relays (one for each fan), and then to thier complimentary fan motor. Is the 40A breaker going to be sufficient, or should I put some fuses in there for each fan while I'm at it? I dont know if I was the source of spark for this big fuse thread, but almost every post so far I have found quite interesting. Thanks for the help guys! Jim Reeve '81 DeLorean #6960 - Now without front end panels! AIM - Ultra2169