Just switched out a blown fuse with my last original Lucas one
It's 17a with 35a surge - which now don't exist
do I just use a 35amp fuse now?
It's 17a with 35a surge - which now don't exist
do I just use a 35amp fuse now?
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No, a 17 or nearest above. -
The older style "blow rated" fuses are widely available still, so hardly discontinued. Just maybe Halfords don't stock them
LDPart has them as do many other suppliers
A 10second google found these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253682896697Stags and Range Rover Classics - I must be a loonyComment
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Not sure if this is helpful, but it's useful to know that British and American standards for rating electrical fuses are different. This article may help, with acknowledgement to the original source - MG Car Club Western New York Centre.Comment
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American fuse translation - super helpful thanks!
Sarcy 'I googled it' response somewhat patronising and not really what I subscribe for, but anyway...
The Lucas fuses ARE discontinued. Watched quite a few videos of people buying 'rated' fuses on amazon and ebay which fail when tested. Looks like a cheap ebay 35a fuse can actually run up to 50...
Will report back on the ones I foundComment
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Dave
1974 Mk2, ZF Auto, 3.45 Diff, Datsun Driveshafts. Stag owner/maintainer since 1989.Comment
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When the cars were built they are likely to have been equipped with fuses supplied by Lucas. The rating found on these is the "continuous fusing current" – this is twice the continuous ampere rating that the related circuit could be using in normal conditions. The fuses in the Stag's main fuse block are variously rated as 5, 10, 15, 25 or 35 amps and, possibly, 2 amps in the line fuse for the radios fitted by dealers.
Most parts suppliers for British classic cars including Triumphs sell fuses which may not be Lucas but are rated in the same way. LDPart mentioned above is a good example because the website tells you what circuits on the Stag each rating is used for, this should give you confidence that you have the right fuse for the job. However there are many reputable companies selling fuses in each ratings 2 - 35 amp.
Out of interest, I looked at Halfords online (on 5th June 2023) – they sell a blister pack of assorted glass fuses “5 – 35 amp qty 100 approx”, item SBOX804 for £7.69 and a pack of two “glass fuses 2 amp”, item HFS117 for 99p, although their website doesn’t give info on what fuse ratings are included in the assortment or where they come from.
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Wasn't meant to be sarcastic or patronising but if you took it that way then, very good - you are most welcomeOriginally posted by Ukpooky View PostStags and Range Rover Classics - I must be a loonyComment
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