Where to buy Lucas 3 amp fuses
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I broke a fuse on my 86 xjs. To my surprise, and ten auto stores later, I cannot find a replacement 3 amp lucas paper glass fuse. It is 1 1/8 inch long and no one seems to have one. Searched parts suppliers on-line and so far, no good.
Ideas? This seems so obvious and easy, but I have wasted a full day on a single fuse and I am not yet ready to replace the fuse block.
Thanks.
Jagxjs
Ideas? This seems so obvious and easy, but I have wasted a full day on a single fuse and I am not yet ready to replace the fuse block.
Thanks.
Jagxjs
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Try looking for a 1.5 or 2 amp in the right length
The Brit rating sytem was different. USA equivalents have a lower rating
Fuse Conversion Chart
Cheers
DD
The Brit rating sytem was different. USA equivalents have a lower rating
Fuse Conversion Chart
Cheers
DD
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I broke a fuse on my 86 xjs. To my surprise, and ten auto stores later, I cannot find a replacement 3 amp lucas paper glass fuse. It is 1 1/8 inch long and no one seems to have one. Searched parts suppliers on-line and so far, no good.
Ideas? This seems so obvious and easy, but I have wasted a full day on a single fuse and I am not yet ready to replace the fuse block.
Thanks.
Jagxjs
Ideas? This seems so obvious and easy, but I have wasted a full day on a single fuse and I am not yet ready to replace the fuse block.
Thanks.
Jagxjs
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If you have a particular affection for the genuine Lucas fuses with the paper inside I am 99% certain you can find some with just a bit of Googling.
Here's one possibilty although these might not be Lucas brand:
25 Amp Glass Fuse
Totally of topic but I'll add that British Auto Wiring also sells this cloth electrical tape:
Cloth Tape
Not concours correct (or even close) but when carefully used it is quite attractive and, compared to typical shiny electrical tape, has a more Jaguar-esque appearance.
Since the cloth covering on virtually all old Jags has by now totally rotted away this tape is a reasonable alternative for those wanting to do engine bay restorations etc.
Cheers
DD
Here's one possibilty although these might not be Lucas brand:
25 Amp Glass Fuse
Totally of topic but I'll add that British Auto Wiring also sells this cloth electrical tape:
Cloth Tape
Not concours correct (or even close) but when carefully used it is quite attractive and, compared to typical shiny electrical tape, has a more Jaguar-esque appearance.
Since the cloth covering on virtually all old Jags has by now totally rotted away this tape is a reasonable alternative for those wanting to do engine bay restorations etc.
Cheers
DD
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