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Strange wiring setup
isnt the 30amp fuse on the fuse box? I know on a 8v
MKII 1985 rocco that is where it is located (slot #1)
--- DieingSwan@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/16/03 7:28:40 AM Eastern
> Standard Time,
> drew@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca writes:
>
> > Courtney, there's supposed to be a 30 amp fuse
> inline to the rad fan, so
> > it would be a good idea to get an all-weather
> blade fuse holder (one of
> > the heavy ones good for 30 amps) and put it
> inline on this circuit.
> >
> > If the fan motor ever decides to go it will start
> to draw more and more
> > current - if there's no fuse to blow it may melt
> the wiring insulation and
> > start a fire under the hood.
> >
> > Drew
>
> OK, will do. The wire coming from the starter +
> terminal to the fan is a big
> old 10 gauge one... hopefully I can find one of
> those huge ol' fuses to go
> with it :) The auto parts stores around here are
> kinda lacking.
>
> I took your advice and ordered a torque angle gauge
> for doing my head bolts
> BTW... this one is electric and buzzes at you when
> you reach the proper
> angle. :)
>
> Court
>
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