IDIBronco Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Being a person who likes things to be as simple as possible. I settled on what I had thought was a pretty clever way to incorporate the Mega Fuse for my 3G install. Nothing special, and no real parts needed. Took an extra bolt and trimmed the end of the cable to fit cleanly. Done and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I understand the attractiveness of the simplicity, but it's not safe or durable. Acid leaking around the battery posts will attack the fuse, reducing its capacity. And in a rollover or collision, the hood can contact the exposed bolts. That's the purpose of the red rubber cover, which won't fit now, and doesn't cover the fuse anyway. It would be MUCH safer & better to stack the fuse onto the starter relay terminal, and have it hanging off there. I can't find a pic of it, but on Frank's '75 Bronco, I used a common isolated binding post similar to this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBLHGHN) mounted just behind the relay to support the fuse's other side. But for a few cents more, this is better: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PYSUP2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I understand the attractiveness of the simplicity, but it's not safe or durable. Acid leaking around the battery posts will attack the fuse, reducing its capacity. And in a rollover or collision, the hood can contact the exposed bolts. That's the purpose of the red rubber cover, which won't fit now, and doesn't cover the fuse anyway. It would be MUCH safer & better to stack the fuse onto the starter relay terminal, and have it hanging off there. I can't find a pic of it, but on Frank's '75 Bronco, I used a common isolated binding post similar to this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBLHGHN) mounted just behind the relay to support the fuse's other side. But for a few cents more, this is better: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PYSUP2) I like the second one, shown below. But didn't Ford have one that was similar? I'll have to look at my stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDIBronco Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 This is a temporary solution until I decide exactly how I want to change the wiring in that area of the bronco around. I think there are some changes in the future. I have a couple ideas that may work out to keep it simple and clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 But didn't Ford have one that was similar?Yes, but they're brittle as eggshells. I think I've managed to uninstall a couple of holders intact, but I don't think I've ever been able to R&R a fuse from one without shattering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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