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EZ4U2C · 02-15-2007, 09:46 AM

Can anyone tell me what this fuse looking item is under my hood? If so can it be unhooked and removed?

**Ron 586** · 02-15-2007, 09:53 AM

What is it hooked to?

**Yukon Jack** · 02-15-2007, 10:00 AM

Isn't that the flux capacitor?

Hmmm, never seen anything like that before. Definitely trace the wires to see what in the world it is.

EZ4U2C · 02-15-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron 586

What is it hooked to?

I've traced it back into the cab but not to the exact location..... I could look tonight because I have all my interior out replacing it so it won't be hard to trace it.

bobthecop · 02-15-2007, 10:09 AM

Windshield washer heater??????

sneakysnake · 02-15-2007, 10:29 AM

Never seen one, looks like some kinda resistor, curious to find outwhat its for.

Livrat · 02-15-2007, 11:13 AM

That looks like part of a very early style trailer brake controller. Probably not needed anymore

EZ4U2C · 02-15-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

That looks like part of a very early style trailer brake controller. Probably not needed anymore

It did have a trailer brake on it when I got it but I removed it. This runs into the fire wall at a different place but still could have connected in with it. I'll check it out. You guys are the smartest...............Thanks

Bob Moore · 02-15-2007, 08:00 PM

Livrat is correct. I see them all day long at the junk yards.

68shortstep · 02-15-2007, 08:15 PM

My vote: double-barrelled stereo engine "reverb" unit.

**special-K** · 02-15-2007, 08:18 PM

I thought it was a spare return spring holder.

dh81k30 · 02-15-2007, 10:28 PM

EZ4U2C,

Definitely part of trailer brake controller. I have one like it in my '86. It is still hooked up to the controller. I think the purpose of this unit is to be an adjustable resistor to control how the trailer brakes apply.

EZ4U2C · 02-16-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dh81k30

EZ4U2C,

Definitely part of trailer brake controller. I have one like it in my '86. It is still hooked up to the controller. I think the purpose of this unit is to be an adjustable resistor to control how the trailer brakes apply.

Thanks dh81k30,

I looked last night and you are right it did run over to where the trailer brake used to be. I took the brake controller off after I got the truck. Thanks again.

timcos · 02-16-2007, 10:38 AM

Nahh...it is one of those things you put notes in so you do not lose them.

Whoda thought to put one under the hood for working on your motor?

Tim

EZ4U2C · 02-16-2007, 11:24 AM

Yep your right.............. I'd never thunk it

02-15-2007, 09:46 AM	#1
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Not really sure Can anyone tell me what this fuse looking item is under my hood? If so can it be unhooked and removed? Attached Images __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4

02-15-2007, 09:53 AM	#2
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02-15-2007, 10:00 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Not really sure Isn't that the flux capacitor? Hmmm, never seen anything like that before. Definitely trace the wires to see what in the world it is. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-15-2007, 10:09 AM	#5
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Not really sure Windshield washer heater?????? __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

02-15-2007, 10:29 AM	#6
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Not really sure Never seen one, looks like some kinda resistor, curious to find outwhat its for.

02-15-2007, 11:13 AM	#7
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Not really sure That looks like part of a very early style trailer brake controller. Probably not needed anymore

02-15-2007, 08:00 PM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Not really sure Livrat is correct. I see them all day long at the junk yards. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

02-15-2007, 08:15 PM	#10
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Not really sure My vote: double-barrelled stereo engine "reverb" unit.

02-15-2007, 08:18 PM	#11
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02-15-2007, 10:28 PM	#12
dh81k30 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: W-S, NC Posts: 211	Re: Not really sure EZ4U2C, Definitely part of trailer brake controller. I have one like it in my '86. It is still hooked up to the controller. I think the purpose of this unit is to be an adjustable resistor to control how the trailer brakes apply. __________________ Have fun, Don

02-16-2007, 10:38 AM	#14
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Not really sure Nahh...it is one of those things you put notes in so you do not lose them. Whoda thought to put one under the hood for working on your motor? Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

02-16-2007, 11:24 AM	#15
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: Not really sure Yep your right.............. I'd never thunk it __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4

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