Mikey the Monkey 697 #1 Posted October 22, 2017 What's the reason for having an inline fuse between voltage regulator and key switch? Had a tractor not charging, so I took the fuse off and hard wired it and now charges fine. Is this safe or should I put a new fuse in? It was probably put there for a reason I'm guessing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,063 #2 Posted October 22, 2017 What tractor model? Is there one shown in the wiring diagram? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #3 Posted October 22, 2017 What model tractor? I don't think it was there from the factoy. What kind of fuse holder? If it was one of those twist open plastic ones with the glass fuse, I have seen those tension springs break and the fuse not making contact. If you need a fuse, put a nice HD blade holder on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #4 Posted October 22, 2017 Yes skonk, one of those you described. This is on a Ford lgt145 with a kohler engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,063 #5 Posted October 22, 2017 Found a 1977 Ford diagram and it has a 30 amp fuse in that circuit. I know a mid 1980's 16hp Kohler model Jacobsen with single cylinder engine also has that fuse. You can get a 30 amp fuse holder and they have a 10 gauge wire designed to carry that type of load. Often used years ago to power the air conditioning circuit in autos. Most often fuse holders are damaged by heat because the terminal to fuse contacts oxidize and cause resistance. Good idea to coat the fuse and holder contacts with dielectric silicone grease to prevent that. Garry 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #6 Posted October 22, 2017 55 minutes ago, Mikey the Monkey said: Yes skonk, one of those you described. This is on a Ford lgt145 with a kohler engine. OH NO!! Now 2 guys are calling me skonk! @stevasaurus 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, squonk said: OH NO!! Now 2 guys are calling me skonk Could be worse and they call you 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #8 Posted October 22, 2017 Or skank. Sorry if that's inappropriate. Thanks though for the wisdom. I'm going to run it without that fuse I guess. If it starts a fire at least it's not a wheel horse 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #9 Posted October 22, 2017 @elcamino/wheelhorse make it 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
