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New 60A fuse setup for 93 240 ignition circuit 200 1993

posted by  woodshavings on  Sat Jan 22 22:15 CST 2022
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1993 240
237k mi

The previous owner had replaced a burnt out 60A PAL fuse socket with an inline Bussman fuse setup. I've been suspect of this repair for a while because it shows signs of over heating, and it's warm to the touch. Last weekend, I measured almost a 1.2V drop across the repair. Time for a new solution

I swapped out the Bussman fuse for a new one that I can reset if ever needed, and upgraded the wiring and connections. Previously I was getting about 12.5V at the cigarette lighter. Now I'm getting 13.5V, and everything is brighter and faster (those wipers might actually keep up with the rain now!)

I ended up buying wire, tinned lugs and heat shrink so I could build my own cables. It was relatively easy.

Here are some pictures of the process.



























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    New 60A fuse setup for 93 240 ignition circuit - with pic link! 200 1993

    posted by  woodshavings on  Sun Jan 23 11:08 CST 2022
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    Here's a link to the pictures: 93 240 PAL fuse upgrade








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      New 60A fuse setup for 93 240 ignition circuit - with pic link! 200 1993

      uid 27's pic
      posted by  Art Benstein on  Mon Jan 24 16:29 CST 2022
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      Nice work! We haven't got one of these cars, but I've seen one up close and discussed the problems this battery-top design incurred with others. The one great advantage is fire protection, but exposure to the acid fumes over time is its Achilles heel.

      Your fix looks well thought out.
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      Art Benstein near Baltimore

      "I don't want to retire. I'm not that good at crossword puzzles." -Norman Mailer








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      New 60A fuse setup for 93 240 ignition circuit - with pic link! 200 1993

      posted by  machine man on  Sun Jan 23 21:23 CST 2022
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      Hi,

      My 1993 doesn’t have any of that stuff you are showing!

      Where did mine go on a USA car?

      Phil








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        New 60A fuse setup for 93 240 ignition circuit - with pic link! 200 1993

        uid 27's pic
        posted by  Art Benstein on  Mon Jan 24 15:36 CST 2022
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        Phil, that was a change that occurred within the production year. I think it was the late build '93 with the battery-mounted PAL fuses.

        http://cleanflametrap.com/emfuse.html
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        Art Benstein near Baltimore

        "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer." -Albert Camus







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