Len69Coupe 33 Report post Posted June 20, 2020 So my fuse box is in pretty bad shape. I was replacing a fuse the other day and one of the metal fuse terminal connectors broke off. I know I can buy these https://www.npdlink.com/product/repair-kit-fuse-box-terminal-8-fuse-terminals/102075 and replace the terminals, but if I'm going to do that why not replace the box with a modern fuse box? I really don't want to replace the wiring harness because wiring is not my strong point and it seems like a ton of headaches I'd get myself in to. So what options do I have. Can I do something like this https://smile.amazon.com/Holder-Indicator-Suitable-Automotive-Weiruixin/dp/B07BF2V57M/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=automotive+fuse+box&qid=1592654862&sr=8-4 or is there a better option? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Len69Coupe said: So my fuse box is in pretty bad shape. I was replacing a fuse the other day and one of the metal fuse terminal connectors broke off. I know I can buy these https://www.npdlink.com/product/repair-kit-fuse-box-terminal-8-fuse-terminals/102075 and replace the terminals, but if I'm going to do that why not replace the box with a modern fuse box? I really don't want to replace the wiring harness because wiring is not my strong point and it seems like a ton of headaches I'd get myself in to. So what options do I have. Can I do something like this https://smile.amazon.com/Holder-Indicator-Suitable-Automotive-Weiruixin/dp/B07BF2V57M/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=automotive+fuse+box&qid=1592654862&sr=8-4 or is there a better option? I have a 70 Cougar with corroded fuse box due to cowl leak and I am planning to use a fuse box like the one you linked as a replacement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted June 20, 2020 Those replacement fuse clips from Mustang vendors are absolute cr@p. They are made of the wrong material, plated with chrome rather than an anti-corrosion material, and are very brittle. They are also almost impossible to spread apart to install a fuse. Replacement clips can be found commercially in singles; they can be riveted to a steel plate for doubles. Since I have innumerable fuse boxes from cannibalized harnesses, I simply select a good set of clips and splice the wires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len69Coupe 33 Report post Posted June 21, 2020 20 hours ago, aslanefe said: I have a 70 Cougar with corroded fuse box due to cowl leak and I am planning to use a fuse box like the one you linked as a replacement. Yep, my has some corrosion from a leak also. 11 hours ago, Midlife said: Those replacement fuse clips from Mustang vendors are absolute cr@p. They are made of the wrong material, plated with chrome rather than an anti-corrosion material, and are very brittle. They are also almost impossible to spread apart to install a fuse. Replacement clips can be found commercially in singles; they can be riveted to a steel plate for doubles. Since I have innumerable fuse boxes from cannibalized harnesses, I simply select a good set of clips and splice the wires. Thanks for the info on those being crap. Where can you find them individually? I've searched and can't seem to find them except in a kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted June 21, 2020 I forgot where i got them, but it was something like Allied Electric, Newark, or Digikey. I bought a 100 pack, and I can sell them for $1 apiece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len69Coupe 33 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I decide to got that route. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
