Converting from glass to blade fuses? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Project1970 · 07-17-2003, 11:00 PM

I hate glass fuses...I keep breaking them every time I have to replace one. (Not that I've had to replace one in a long time...but I do have one that's missing it's glass!!!)

I posted a (long) while back about the possibility of an adapter that would fit in the space of a glass fuse, and give you the socket to plug an ATC or ATM blade fuse into instead. Someone replied saying that such an idea was already on the market...if it is, they need to do better marketing because I can't find it!

Any ideas?

70c10 · 07-17-2003, 11:15 PM

I thought someone on here used a later model truck harness that used the blades.

Project1970 · 07-17-2003, 11:23 PM

I'd just as soon not replace the harness (yet) - it's mostly in great shape, I just don't want to deal with the glass fuses anymore.

Duallie · 07-18-2003, 04:17 AM

I converted my C30 to blade fuses when I COMPLETELY rewired the truck from stem to stern the way I wanted it. I slid the later-model fuseblock into the glove box while I was at it. You can just see it in the dash picture in my signature. I wouldn't recommend doing so unless you really liked wiring. It took me an entire winter to design and wire just the cab....

smokekiki · 07-18-2003, 08:51 AM

Someone makes a replacement box that you hook you oem harness to.It might be American autowire.

lukecp · 07-18-2003, 09:35 AM

How are you removing them? If you are prying them out with a screwdriver, they WILL break (i know this from experience, lol). I bought a package of glass fuses last year, and it had a cheap little plastic tool in it for removing the fuses. It just hooks on to the fuse, and you start pulling it out at one of the ends, then remove it at the other end. The tool and 30 fuses were less than $3.....

Project1970 · 07-18-2003, 10:45 AM

I know what tool you're talking about...and it doesn't work for me. The terminals on mine are so stiff that the plastic doesn't hold up!

1969 GMC · 07-18-2003, 02:51 PM

hmm...i always use the test light probe to pop mine out, because i always need to check something down there and accidentally blow a fuse. i stick it under the metal part of the fuse and not the tube...have never had a single one break. i think they are cooler than the blade fuses and easier to see if theyre bad.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 07-18-2003, 03:29 PM

How about this? http://www.painlessperformance.com/catalogframe.htm

Project1970 · 07-18-2003, 04:48 PM

Wish I could afford a new harness.

69sixpackbee · 07-18-2003, 05:47 PM

Heres a thought..replace all of the fuses with Bussman type CBF glass fuse replacement breakers or equivalent:
http://www.electerm.com/breaker.html
They plug right into the existing fuse holders and no more blown fuses!

Project1970 · 07-18-2003, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 69 1/2 Six Pack Bee
Heres a thought..replace all of the fuses with Bussman type CBF glass fuse replacement breakers or equivalent:
http://www.electerm.com/breaker.html
They plug right into the existing fuse holders and no more blown fuses!

That looks like a good idea...but who actually sells them and lists a price???

69sixpackbee · 07-18-2003, 07:09 PM

You should be able to get these from an automotive supply house. NAPA, O'Reilly's, etc. or an electronic suppy company like Newark.

07-17-2003, 11:00 PM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Converting from glass to blade fuses? I hate glass fuses...I keep breaking them every time I have to replace one. (Not that I've had to replace one in a long time...but I do have one that's missing it's glass!!!) I posted a (long) while back about the possibility of an adapter that would fit in the space of a glass fuse, and give you the socket to plug an ATC or ATM blade fuse into instead. Someone replied saying that such an idea was already on the market...if it is, they need to do better marketing because I can't find it! Any ideas? __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-17-2003, 11:15 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I thought someone on here used a later model truck harness that used the blades. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-17-2003, 11:23 PM	#3
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I'd just as soon not replace the harness (yet) - it's mostly in great shape, I just don't want to deal with the glass fuses anymore. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-18-2003, 04:17 AM	#4
Duallie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nikiski, Alaska Posts: 477	I converted my C30 to blade fuses when I COMPLETELY rewired the truck from stem to stern the way I wanted it. I slid the later-model fuseblock into the glove box while I was at it. You can just see it in the dash picture in my signature. I wouldn't recommend doing so unless you really liked wiring. It took me an entire winter to design and wire just the cab.... __________________ Just as if I knew what I was doin'

07-18-2003, 08:51 AM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Someone makes a replacement box that you hook you oem harness to.It might be American autowire. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-18-2003, 09:35 AM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	How are you removing them? If you are prying them out with a screwdriver, they WILL break (i know this from experience, lol). I bought a package of glass fuses last year, and it had a cheap little plastic tool in it for removing the fuses. It just hooks on to the fuse, and you start pulling it out at one of the ends, then remove it at the other end. The tool and 30 fuses were less than $3..... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-18-2003, 10:45 AM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I know what tool you're talking about...and it doesn't work for me. The terminals on mine are so stiff that the plastic doesn't hold up! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-18-2003, 02:51 PM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	hmm...i always use the test light probe to pop mine out, because i always need to check something down there and accidentally blow a fuse. i stick it under the metal part of the fuse and not the tube...have never had a single one break. i think they are cooler than the blade fuses and easier to see if theyre bad. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-18-2003, 03:29 PM	#9
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	How about this? http://www.painlessperformance.com/catalogframe.htm

07-18-2003, 04:48 PM	#10
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Wish I could afford a new harness. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-18-2003, 05:47 PM	#11
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Heres a thought..replace all of the fuses with Bussman type CBF glass fuse replacement breakers or equivalent: http://www.electerm.com/breaker.html They plug right into the existing fuse holders and no more blown fuses! Last edited by 69sixpackbee; 07-18-2003 at 05:58 PM.

07-18-2003, 07:09 PM	#13
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	You should be able to get these from an automotive supply house. NAPA, O'Reilly's, etc. or an electronic suppy company like Newark.



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