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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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