A SMALL ITEM ON A UNIVERSAL DIESEL 5416

[twodzusfittings]

Does anyone have information or know what size fuse is required for the yellow wire inline fuse holder which slides on to the starter. It's working but there is no info on the glass fuse. Yes, I know thats strange. I checked the Universal Engine Manual. It shows only one fuse and thats for the blower switch (which I dont have). I need to upgrade to a more modern inline fuse. (loose connection making starting sometimes more of a chore).Thanks

 

[Richard19068]

Can you just go with the appropriate max size (or less) fuse for the size of the wire you are trying to protect?

https://www.bluesea.com/support/articles/Circuit_Protection/1441/Part_2:_Select_a_Fuse_and_Fuse_Holder_For_Your_DC_Product_Installation

http://assets.bluesea.com/files/resources/newsletter/images/Choose_the_Fuse_Amperage.jpg

ps: is that a 5416? (not 5614)

 

[Stu Jackson]

Yellow is for the starter solenoid. IIRC I used a 20A fuse. But start out smaller and build up until it doesn't blow. I also relocated the fuse holder from being hidden under the alternator to a very accessible spot; once I did that it never blew again!

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[twodzusfittings]

ps: is that a 5416? (not 5614)
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LONG DAY!!!!!

 

[Richard19068]

I also relocated the fuse holder from being hidden under the alternator to a very accessible spot;

Great suggestion.

once I did that it never blew again!

Of course!

But start out smaller and build up until it doesn't blow.

Hmm. This struck me funny. I know you know what you mean, as will most readers, but how high do you go? The funny part is from the old days. When the house (home) fuses were blowing and you ran out of replacements you could just stick a copper penny in there and all your problems went away; as long as you didn't burn down the house!
Have I just dated myself?

 

[jssailem]

If you did to want to try the roulette process of sticking a fuse in till it fails then upping the fuse, there is a recognition that a fuse protects the wire and should not be greater the wire rating.
Here is a link to discover the fuse for the specific wire gauge.

Maximum Fuse Rating for Wire Gauge

Use this chart to find the maximum fuse rating for each wire gauge (AWG/mm²) to ensure safe circuit protection

easywiresize.com

 

[twodzusfittings]

20 Amp fuse is the answer. Conclusion arrived by using the tried and true method of putting your glasses on!!!!!