Re: [doc] DMC (Texas) Fusebox

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

How do you clean the terminals in the fuse box?

What about re-tightening them?

I ask these questions because i just replaced my fuses and a lot of the 
blades were very dark, black or dull in color. Plus my stop light fuse 
was melted.

Mark V



On Apr 12, 2005, at 10:29 AM, James Espey wrote:

>
> For the record, DMC (Texas) has *NOT* reproduced the fusebox.
>
> Costs to reproduce this item were too high compared to the anticipated
> sales.
>
> We do have 800+ new main wiring harnesses, of which we sell very few. 
> We
> have removed fuseboxes from these harnesses on an "as-needed" basis to
> fill the demand for the fuseboxes. So, they are NOS fuseboxes, just
> removed from a new harness.
>
> It is HIGHLY recommended that once a year you perform a ground and
> fusebox service, including cleaning the terminals in the fusebox and
> relay compartment. That alone will go along way towards extending the
> life of your fusebox and minimize the likelihood of electrical 
> gremlins.
> Actually, as part of the fuse box service, I would normally just throw
> the fuses away and replace with new as they cost so little.
>
> I also recommend leaving the cover removed from the fusebox, ostensibly
> for better air circulation, though I can't say for sure that it makes a
> significant difference. I remember years ago at a show - Nashville,
> maybe? - that I saw a guys car with a small 12V computer-style cooling
> fan mounted in the removeable wooden access panel to draw air out of 
> the
> relay compartment.
>
> Regards,
>
> James Espey
>
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