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85 DSEL 04-09-2015 05:29 PM
Fuse size
 
Noticed a fuse had a funky look and was actually broken. It seems like it's larger than the new one but they are both supposed to be 16A each. It came from the #7 slot. Is 16A the correct size for all it seems to protect?? http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04...b1fc3e502d.jpg

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85 DSEL 04-09-2015 05:34 PM
Here's a new fuse from my wagon and it certainly is wider than the one from the 2.6E!http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04...6eb7872db2.jpg

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TnBob 04-10-2015 08:06 AM
16A is the correct size for the #7 circuit.

From the appearance of the one you pulled, Id sure suggest a full fuse replacement
with proper fuses.

85 DSEL 04-10-2015 09:42 AM
Can someone confirm that the (thinner) fuse in the first post is a 16A? The element simply seems too small as compared to the burned one. Is it possible that because (it appears) the thinner one is made of copper as opposed to aluminum(?) ? Thank you...:)

TnBob 04-10-2015 11:02 AM
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/365137-300d-e-proper-fuses.html

Elektri 04-10-2015 12:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 85 DSEL (Post 3463317)
Can someone confirm that the (thinner) fuse in the first post is a 16A? The element simply seems too small as compared to the burned one. Is it possible that because (it appears) the thinner one is made of copper as opposed to aluminum(?) ? Thank you...:)
Copper is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum. So it makes sense that the copper would be more narrow or thinner than the aluminum.

85 DSEL 04-10-2015 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Elektri (Post 3463358)
Copper is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum. So it makes sense that the copper would be more narrow or thinner than the aluminum.
That makes sense. Thanks.

Thanks for the link, good information.


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