Let me add to the Bosch "torpedo fuse" that they are garbage. Torpedo Fuses: The Bane of Classic German Automobiles | cek.log (kindel.com)
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Yay! After over a year, this thread is now unlocked (cuz I finally did all the things requested above . Thank you @GatorFL Per the guidelines, please use this thread if you have technical questions or comments. If interested in acquiring a fusebox or have questions about how to acquire, refer to the thread in the Classifieds section. Thanks!
As a public FYI, my order for one of Jason's fuse blocks, as fully described above, arrived today. And, WOW, is this sure a super-high-quality piece of kit! Significantly higher quality than the original, installing one of these is a Must Do if you've ever encountered any electrical gremlins traceable back to the original dodgy OEM blocks ( .... and, really now, haven't we all?). In my case, I won't be able to install mine into my 308 for a while, but I fully anticipate a simple plug-n-play operation. Two Thumbs Up! Thanks, Jason! DM
Fuseblock R&R is a simple project for DIY with just a bit of care and good photos. I installed mine from TurtleFarmer last year and agree it a thing of beauty, and well made. Its a shame it’s hiding behind the dash cover.
What are the thoughts about the use of a small dab of a copper-based grease on the fuseblock-to-wire terminals during the install?
Personally, I would avoid using a conductive grease here. Any errant grease could allow voltage/current where it's not desired. Clean and dry works fine. If you are worried about corrosion (which shouldn't be a worry inside the car) you might use a dab of dielectric grease.
Update: Unable to wait any longer, I've just now completed my installation of Jason's fuseblock. Without a doubt, this item is one of the Most Impressive 'aftermarket' parts that I have ever seen! A perfect fit in every aspect, and super-easy (just one hour) to install. The only slightly tricky part was just to ensure that you labeled each OEM wire end connector accurately before disassembly of the old fuse block, so that you could reinstall them without doubt in their correct orientation and order. And Jason's 'test light' button feature with the corresponding LED lights allows you to instantly see at a glance whether each fused circuit is energized - it's BETTER than OEM standards in quality and foresightedness! Even though this thread has a number of installed pics, here's mine for posterity: Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login If anyone reding this thread has any reservations about fitting this item to their own car, rest assured that you will NOT be disappointed, and I'd urge to you order one from Jason TODAY! Three Big Cheers - DM
Installed my fuse block from Jason this evening. Huge upgrade! Thanks Jason! Image Unavailable, Please Login
I really like this design. Were these fuse blocks ever put into production to be sold? Not talented enough to make my own!
