Fuse Panel

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

On 10:19:12 am 04/24/06 " Jeff_Toomasson " <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
> Actually, there are little fastening pins at the base of each relay
> plug. Use a mini-flat-head to free them as you slide the relay off.
> Forcing them is the easiest way to ruin those pins and create a
> situation where your relays will not be comepletely secure and
> potentially cause a problem.
> A word of advice too - CAREFULLY document the position of each base -
> believe it or not they mean something (not to the operation of the
> car, but for future diagnosis). I thought I could replicate it using
> a small photo record. But when it finally came time to put it back
> together over a year later, I was lost. Luckily, I have a second '81
> mk1 around to consult!  :)
> HTH, JT
>
> BTW - mk1 fuse blocks should be around $100 from Potterman....  L8R...
>
>
> >  Hey there, I beleive they should just slide off, (as in, a slot
> >  and rail sort of deal, slide off towards the back or front) but
> >  it'll take a bit of wiggling to get frictional forces in the
> >  plastic to co-operate. Can't recall if it goes back or forwards
> >  though. If you have extras added for the Callaway install, who
> >  knows?
> >  And did you get the new fuse lock from Potter? how much, if I
> >  might ask. I'm gonna get one, I'm seeing evidence of flakiness
> >  there on my 79. GL with that project, I'll be doing the same
> >  shortly if I can get a fuse block. cathy
> >
Yeah, I do seem to recall using a small screwdriver now that you mention
it. I also had another to reference, which is always helpful.
Cathy