1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

FC fusebox....where to get terminals?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 10:10 AM
  #1  
Atl_FB82's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
FC fusebox....where to get terminals?

Got an FC fusebox to deem my fusible links moot. Only problem is the elecrical terminals on the bottom. Where did you guys get the female ends for those? They're like speaker terminals, but wider. I've searched all over, but I might be using the wrong terminology. Local auto parts were no help either.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 11:58 AM
  #2  
Directfreak's Avatar
I am a Jeeper Now.
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 9,371
Likes: 4
From: 3OH5
I opened up slightly with needle nose pliers, and then re-clamped them.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 03:44 PM
  #3  
REVHED's Avatar
Hunting Skylines
Tenured Member: 20 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,431
Likes: 4
From: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
I managed to find some uninsulated terminals that are the right width. I had to grind the length down a bit but they fit straight into the stock FC fusebox plugs. You just have to pry the old terminals out of the plugs with a small screwdriver which can be a pain in the *** but at least it looks factory.
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 02:46 PM
  #4  
Atl_FB82's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Originally Posted by REVHED
I managed to find some uninsulated terminals that are the right width. I had to grind the length down a bit but they fit straight into the stock FC fusebox plugs. You just have to pry the old terminals out of the plugs with a small screwdriver which can be a pain in the *** but at least it looks factory.
Hmm...I'll have to look for that. Nobody has found a source for unused ones?

I tried the ghetto-rigged method with smaller ones, but it didn't work too well :laugh:
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 03:05 PM
  #5  
gsl-se addict's Avatar
Super Moderator
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,088
Likes: 11
From: Lynchburg, VA
I used 3/8" female spade terminals from autozone (for 10-12 ga wire, I think). They are a little big, but they to the job. There is also a ring terminal for connecting the alt/batt to the center of the box. I believe that one was a 5/16" ring terminal.

Good luck.

Kent
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 03:49 PM
  #6  
REVHED's Avatar
Hunting Skylines
Tenured Member: 20 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,431
Likes: 4
From: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Originally Posted by Atl_FB82
Hmm...I'll have to look for that. Nobody has found a source for unused ones?

I tried the ghetto-rigged method with smaller ones, but it didn't work too well :laugh:
The ones I'm using are brand spankin new. You can either fit them into the FC plugs for a factory look or directly onto the fusebox.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rgordon1979
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
40
Mar 15, 2022 12:04 PM
FC3S Timmy
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
8
Oct 2, 2015 08:08 AM
kuuva86
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
2
Sep 28, 2015 05:42 AM
poop2003
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
1
Sep 21, 2015 10:28 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:40 PM.