68 GT funky fuses and lost screws

angonemoto

angonemoto

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Hi all,
Any chance I can find these missing screws for the fuse box? (Top left fuse blade and center fuse board) And, what the heck are those black fuses? I've never seen those kind before.

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My old fuse box started to fall apart like that. One of the fuse locating tangs actually broke off, so I replaced the whole thing with a little 4 x blade fuse holder.  It only cost a few bucks and is a much better fuse box.

Of course, if you want originality I can have a look to see if I still have the remnants of my old fuse box that you can cannibalise.
 
Don't worry about those screws if you're looking for originality.
None of yours are. No cross heads there.
Those black fuses are a botch.

Paul
 
The fusebox itself is not the original one either. Should be the Bosch box that you find on all 750 street models.

Marnix
 
Ha! And I thought I found some kind of secret treasure in there.  :D

Excellent feedback, thanks.

How's this for the correct-replica Fuse box? An original bosch is also up for sale for $115 US versus this for $15.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/200980061852?_mwBanner=1
 
Can't see how the fuses are properly retained without a spring contact at one end....although the photo isn't great. 
Why not try the usual sources for a decent one?  Or at least find a pattern item that will withstand those 750 vibes!
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This is the original Bosch box, surely others will send you a PM to offer it cheaply.  :D

Marnix
 

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I may have one lying about or else these are fine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laverda-1000-Jota-1200-Mirage-Triple-Fuse-Box-Fusebox-4-Way-New-/200980061852?hash=item2ecb585e9c:g:lsAAAOxywXFSbAvz

I use a similar six fuse holder to isolate more operating parts from Vehicle Wiring Products.
 
How should the wires be connected to the terminal?

- Should they just be twisted and screwed down?
- Could they be tinned / soldered and then screwed down?
- Perhaps a neat pin connector or something?

What would is a professional  / neat way to connect?

Paul
 
Before all sorts of comments telling you to junk the fuse box, use blade fuses or some electrical complication, the neat professionnal way is to twist and screw. Tin will only create a break point on the wire.

Paul
 
Paul's right inasmuch as that was the factory approach.  For improved longevity, I use bootlace ferrules to reduce the tendency of the screws biting through the wire strands
 
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