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The schematic in the factory assy manual does not show a fuse block or in line fuses.
i bought an harness for the 53 that didn't come with any fuses.
does anyone out there have a schematic that shows a good spot for a fuse block and which wires i should fuse.
or which wires and where i would put an inline fuse.
i'll also be wiring in the blinker switch so a good location for the flasher too.
i notice a lot of wires connect to the ignition switch would it be advisabble to use a terminal block and run one wire to the ignition switch?
thanks
rolf

I don't know when Chevy went to a fuse block arrangement. My '38 has one fuse from the factory, on the ammeter. Every accessory (heater, defroster, fog lights, radio, etc.) has it's own in-line fuse. My headlight/taillight circuit is fused by the main fuse which isn't really a good idea but I haven't added an in-line fuse to that circuit. Basically anything drawing power should be fused.

Don't know about 53, but my 51 has two fuses on the firewall driver's side for the tail light and brake light. Everything else goes through the light switch which has a bimetallic breaker. My heater motor has an inline fuse, but it was an option, I believe. Hope that is some help.

Mark

this diagram shows a fuse block with 2 fuses, under the hood, for the stop and tail lights .... for other electrical items, it would be a good idea to have one wire for switched power going to an aftermarket fuse block, maybe on the firewall above your left foot or on the left side kick panel

Bill

thanks guys

since the truck is wired original (well 12v) except for the addition of the heater and electric wipers, i'll leave all as is and put in line fuses on the heater and wipers.
10 amp fuses for those motors?

thanks again
rolf