Fuse box rehabilitation

[DRUMMOND]

To fix or head of most of the electrical problems you need to start at the heart of the system. My fuse box I would think is typical of most of the spiders out there, in that the continuity of the contacts are non existent or have very poor conductivity. Here is a photo story of the rehab
To start none of my fuse contacts had any decent conductivity this was tested with a digital meter before and after.
This is what I started with



These are the tools I used

1/8" flat blade screwdriver

Beveled pliers


Copper cleaning paste water soluble










100% continuity all the time now

It took me four hours, which is a great investment of time and is fairly easy to do. you wont regret it.

[lglade]

Thanks for your posts....you did some really good work there. I'm sure it will pay big dividends in terms of electrical reliability. Can you perceive any other immediate benefits in terms of brighter interior lights, faster wipers, or the like?

[jagonza]

What are those needle nose pliers called, never seen a set like that, perfect for the job. Right tools make all the difference.

[brackie1]

Has Anyone replaced their bullet fuse box with a spade fuse box.

[ORFORD2004]

Has Anyone replaced their bullet fuse box with a spade fuse box

I did.

[DRUMMOND]

You need to use relays for better lights/wipers/windows. but you also need to make sure that the window mechanism, wiper mechanism, are all free from seizure. most problems for the slow wiper syndrome is the seizure of the wiper spindle. Most problems for slow windows are sized pulley wheels. I have done all the rehab for these items and will post when I get time, along with the relay setups
Bullet or spade fuse boxes still have oxidation over time, it comes down to preference

[DRUMMOND]

What are those needle nose pliers called, never seen a set like that, perfect for the job. Right tools make all the difference.

I found them in my grandfather's tool box. No idea what they are called He was a watch maker.

[vandor]

Do you know that a new fusebox is about $27? Works for all Spiders except ones with power windows.

[brackie1]

To ORFORD2004. Where did you fiND the spade fuse box and was it difficult.

[profcucchi]

Wow. Again, your attention to the work is great.

Gives me ideas. Sadly, only the idea....

[Funcar]

You are electrifying and your work is shocking!!! I am totally impressed and appreciate your posts to inspire me to work on my wiring over the winter. Thanks for your contribution to this form.

[DRUMMOND]

Hi funcar
Thank You, I have read a lot and learned a lot from this forum, just want to help and contribute for others.

Vandor i have electric windows But good to know there is an alternative and easier option.

Come on Profcucchi don't Procrastinate!! Who wants to be left at the side of the road on a summers sunny / rainy day

[ORFORD2004]

https://www.mirafiori.com/faq/content/f ... eblock.htm

[klweimer]

This is the fuse box set-up that I built last year and getting ready to install in the next few days. It features ATO style fuses and basically puts all the power hungry circuits on relays to protect the ignition switch. Theoretically, it will screw right into the same place as the existing fuse block and get some extra support from the bracket the the goofy power socket used to occupy. It took several months to design and build, but now, we'll see if I got it right or not. The first picture shows the fuse side that will face out from the current fuse box location and the second shows the back side where all the wires plug in and the relays live.
Kirk

[DRUMMOND]

Now that's a project!!

Looks great well done ! klweimer

Let us know how it works out. Are you keeping the original ignition switch? are you keeping the original headlight switch?