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Old 06-19-2016, 12:17 PM   #1
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Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

I am trying to clean up the original fuse block. The wiring is in good shape but the fuse holder a a little rusted. Any thoughts or suggestions on cleaning the fuse holders.
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Old 06-19-2016, 01:28 PM   #2
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Re: Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

Maybe some emery cloth? Or fine sandpaper.
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Old 06-19-2016, 03:30 PM   #3
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Re: Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

Q-tips and valve grinding compound. The q-tip stems are kinda weak and fold up with a little bit of pressure but it gets in the curves and works. I then used a 99 cent store spray bottle with some rubbing alcohol and an old tooth brush to spray and brush the grime away. Disconnect your battery first to be safe.
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Old 06-19-2016, 09:01 PM   #4
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Re: Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

I've wondered about using the wire brushes from a 22 cal. gun cleaning kit?
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Old 06-19-2016, 11:21 PM   #5
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Re: Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

Thanks for the thoughts and ideas.
I do have the block out do to the fact that I am doing a frame off. I am currently in the process of putting back together, frame and running gear all back together. So I am trying to do the little things like the fuse block now.
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Old 06-20-2016, 12:26 AM   #6
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Re: Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

You might try those little sanding boards the women use on their nails. Might have to trim them down a little to a usable size.
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Re: Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

some good ol' emery cloth should work pretty well.
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Old 06-20-2016, 12:56 PM   #8
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Re: Thoughts on cleaning the fuse block

If you are going that far as a frame off (nice by the way) I would just rewire the whole tk. American auto wire has new stock wiring kits (you probably know this) I used the non stock one for 60-66 tks, just more fuses but uses stock plug ins. (you have to make the wire ends though) I tried to use a driemel with a wire wheel, but mine was to rusty. didn't help much.
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