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  1. TurtleFarmer

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    #126 TurtleFarmer, Sep 24, 2020
    The latest on a custom set of covers for this fuse block (again, not needed from an electrical standpoint, but many of you have asked for a solution):

    Zero'ing in on two solutions. Basically a mostly enclosed version and an "open top" version -- kinda like a GTB and a GTS model of the cover :)

    I'm going to start working next on the fuse indicator stickers that will go on top of the cover. Tragically, it would seem the Factory had a lot of combo's so I'm going to start a new thread asking for pictures of folks' original cover stickers along w/model & year. Stay tuned.

    Latest pic's of the two models of covers (along w/the naked look):

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    #127 kiwiokie, Sep 24, 2020
    Such a nice looking board I would be happy with clear polycarbonate


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    #128 absostone, Sep 30, 2020
    PM and email sent
     
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    #129 Ray F, Oct 9, 2020
    I am interested in a set of these too old chap. Can't figure how to send you a pm (me just being dull I'm sure).
     
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    #131 absostone, Oct 11, 2020
    Image Unavailable, Please Login So I started screwing around with installing the new fuse box. And was I surprised to see a double row of Wire connections on the lower end.
     
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    #132 TurtleFarmer, Oct 11, 2020
    Yup. Many of the "load" side connections (bottom) have 2 diff't wire connectors. This is why the new fuse design has two rows of connector blades along the entire bottom edge. Not all of them are used in a stock harness, but many are.

    Make sure to label all the connections! It's a bear to remember where everything goes. For the connectors that are doubled up on a single fuse, it doesn't matter top vs. bottom connection...just make sure they both stay on the same fuse :)
     
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    #133 absostone, Oct 11, 2020
    I marked all the outer connectors 1-18 and anything inner A-Q, ill finish it tomorrow
     
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    #134 Harry-SZ, Oct 12, 2020
    This looks really good!
    I'd like one for my 308 GTB QV. I'll send you a PM later.
     
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    #135 absostone, Oct 12, 2020
    Turtlefarmer. Question. Are the center mounting screws supposed to pass through the board?
     
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    #136 absostone, Oct 12, 2020
    Never mind. But another question. number 10-14 LEDs don’t light up?
     
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    #137 TurtleFarmer, Oct 12, 2020
    The LEDs will only light up if they are "supplied". Fuses 10-15 (or R1-R6 in my nomenclature) are for your external lighting system. If you turn on the headlights (rotate the light stalk), you should see those LEDs light up.
     
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    #138 absostone, Oct 12, 2020
    I was thinking something to that affect. But didnt try it . Really tough install on the GT4. Its all in and looks good. Ya know, I feel the Original covers would fit if there was some type of Lug on the mounting screws to catch the notch in the covers. Thank you for your help Btw.
     
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    #139 kiwiokie, Oct 12, 2020
    Yeah whichever engineer thought up the bright idea of putting the fuse panels in the glovebox deserved the brain fart award.


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    #140 absostone, Oct 12, 2020
    especially with all that space below it in a GT4
     
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    #141 TurtleFarmer, Oct 13, 2020
    Yeah...sorry it's so painful in the GT4's. At least you get an actual glove box. And two extra seats!

    @absostone I'm glad you were able to get it installed. Congrats!
     
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    #142 Alfatom, Nov 14, 2020
    So I have just finished installing Jason's fuseboard into my 1977 UK supplied RHD 308 GT4.
    It was very straight forward and the fit was perfect. I used an electronic label printer to methodically go through and label every supply and feed and plan the positions on the board. My existing setup was a mess with a generic 8 terminal black fuse board with no spade connectors. I took several hours to trace and label every wire, then about an hour to add spade connectors to all the left hand wires with a good quality crimper, then it was a simple job to install. (Making sure to clock all the connectors as per the instruction document for that professional look :)).
    The only downside was an outrageous customs charge when it was shipped to the UK.... but I try not to think about that.


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    #143 absostone, Nov 14, 2020
    So in the 1977 the fuse box is under the glove box?
     
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    #144 Alfatom, Nov 14, 2020
    Yes... It's directly below. There is a leather clad panel with a button fastener that covers it.
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    #145 absostone, Nov 14, 2020
    Thats cheating sir. Goofy Italian car design. The 75 is in the glove box and the wires feed up through a slot
     
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    #146 TurtleFarmer, Nov 14, 2020
    Look great, Tom! Super clean.

    And, yeah, the early series GT4's have a helluva time with the fuseblock located in the glovebox--the Italian factory folks must've had very small hands. The factory team clearly gave feedback to the design team for the later series GT4's. No question that's why the fuseblock was re-located below the dash on those later GT4's. Probably saved 45-60 minutes on the floor during assembly.
     
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    #147 drrick308, Nov 17, 2020
    This is a 30 second time lapse video I made installing the updated fuse block into my 1980 308 GTSi. Since there is a limit to the size of the attachment, below is a link to my google drive to watch video. It took me 2 months to finally get around to installing it and it took from 39 minutes to install. This was my first attempt at Time lapse
    photography..... h t t p s ://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tB-GUSiH6gzKK05mx-srmgxfhyIryz4r?usp=sharing (REMOVE THE SPACES IN H T T P S)

    I really should have titled the video Cowboy Motors Fuse Block, but I didn't see the cowboy until I removed one of the assembly screws! BATTERY DISCONNECTED.

    Just after the first photo, you will see "Photo" with an arrow (yellow). I took a picture of the original fuse block, printed it on 13x19 photo paper and used this photo to write the numbers and to use as a reference in case I drank too much beer.

    I then got some stick on labels and began labeling wires. you may note on #3 left the wiring is scorched. After labelling , I first installed the bottom wires and then the top wires. Someone here made this suggestion and I copied it. That big plier like tool I am using (besides the micro tweezers) is a line clamp used in Open heart surgery. Was a great tool for the job.

    The yellowed circled area 3/4 way through the video simple draws attention to the FU'd part of the block where the fuel pump wire used to go.
    I haven't fire it up yet but when I do the first thing I'll check is the windows.
    Thank you again Cowboy Motors, TurtleTarmer, Jason for such an elegant solution.
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    #148 drrick308, Nov 17, 2020
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    p.s. If you run the video at 0.5 or 0.25 speed you can see more details.
    Here is the setup I used. iso 400 shutter speed 1/10s f11 100 mm prime lens Canon EOS 5D Mk III
    Photos every 5 sec. Manual focus. MIrror lock on.
     

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    #149 TurtleFarmer, Nov 21, 2020
    Wow, Rick. Really nice work and love the time lapse!
     
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    #150 absostone, Nov 21, 2020
    Jason how much is the cover?
     
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