Alternator fuse box cover

I am afraid you would have to purchase the whole unit, which is rather scarce.
Even worse, only the cover. If you like you can pm me and I can arrange for a complete unit.
Regards, Alberto

 

I might have one, send me a pic of what you are looking for.
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Volkmar

 

http://www.dinoparts.de/EN/ferrari-246-gt-gts/electrics/alternators/fuse-box-alternator-60-amps.html

 

Poor repro...

 

Not even that...

 

Hard to tell when you don't have one anymore.

I got my replacement from Dennis McCann some years ago.

On the other hand, if you're is busted, better to have this than to use a direct connection without a fuse, right?

 

I am curious as to the purpose of such a heavy duty fuse for an alternator. Other Italian cars, that basically have the same alternator, do not have such item.
Besides that, I know absolutely nothing about the electricity matters, so no idea.
Possibly Adrian can tell us.
Only thing I do know, is this fuse box was not exclusive to Dino though.
I was surprised the other day, I found that the ominous Dino trunk light switch (M & E), came from a FIAT Multipla, the original Italian minivan. Where was it used on the FIAT?
Possibly the one and only fuse...an 8 and a 60.

Regards, Alberto

 

When he took my alternator out for rebuilding my mechanic suggested we bypass that fuse because they only cause trouble and most cars don't have them

Jim

 

You definitely want the fuse.

When I first got my Dino and had it on a long trip that fuse saved my car from having a fire. The wiring to the ammeter gauge behind the dash had frayed and started short circuiting. I had just started it up and checking the guages when I noticed it was discharging at -40 amp and the fuse box started to melt. Fortunately the fuse blew quickly and I just had to replace the alternator, regulator, fuse box, fuse itself, and the cover rather than replacing the entire car. Why the Dino has an inline ammeter instead of a much safer voltmeter is beyond me...

 

Alberto,

the 60A fuse sits inbetween the alternator's output and the +12V car main wiring (the battery is connected via the Amperemeter to the +12V main wiring).
I strongly recommend to leave this fuse in place as it 1. secures the car wiring when the alternator wiring/rectifier connects to ground and 2. saves the alternator/wiring if the car wiring is grounded somewhere while you are driving. Both issues could start a fire without a fuse in place.

A good replacement for the original fuse is a "Midi" type fuse with 60A ($3-$4). It can be either installed in the fuse slot similar to the original one, or (better) remove the original slot holder from the fuse box, crimp a ring terminal to each side of the wire and install the Midi fuse in the fuse box to each ring terminal with a screw/nut.

Best,
Adrian
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Alberto: I just noticed your post. Here is a picture of the engine compartment (not trunk) light on my Fiat 600 Multipla. It is mounted on the upper edge of the opening, dead center. It's Fiat part #984639, and it was used on all of the 600's, so they made millions of them. Does it appear to be the same as the Dino part?
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Sorry Jeff, it is not, but thank you for the effort...

Regards, Alberto

 

Now I need a charging fuse box cover as well. DinoDan's old car, now here in the UK again after many years, has it's missing.

Got a stock of them Volkmar ?

Mark

 

The fuse is definitely necessary.
Here's my take on a modern replacement, all parts total under $20 and its 60A limit is much more precise than original.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189438