Fuses

[Bushwacker]

Hi. I am slowly working through a warren of electrics for 1961 Series 2. Ultimately I’ll buy a new harness and redo it all but for now I’m just trying to fix the brake lights and remove all dead wiring.

I’ve attached a photo of where the fuses used to be. The vehicle has been converted to negative earth. My questions:

1. Why are there seemingly 2 redundant fuse boxes on rather side of the voltage regulator?

2. Given I have failed to find any fuses anywhere, how should I best proceed to add fuses back into the correct location as I try and gain some semblance of organization again?

thanks.

[charles1943]

Firstly, the fuse box covers seem to be missing....or did you remove them temporarily? IMPO, changing polarity to negative earth is ill-advised. Originality is, at least in my shop, GREATLY appreciated. ALWAYS. I've recently found some original fuses but they're still overseas and spoken for by 2 of our regular clients. I 'll look for more and hopefully have more soon. Returning to positive earth is quite straightforward and I believe will serve you well in the long run. Your wiring looks scary...carry a fire extinguisher, minimally, and I HIGHLY recommend fitting a quick-disconnect battery terminal .

[Bushwacker]

Thanks charles1943 appreciate the input. The fuse box covers are sadly long since lost in its prior life. I have enough non original I've decided to stick to the alternator conversion including the -ive earth.

You are right on the fire hazard - I have the extinguisher and have actually just ordered a new harness and plan to tear out the mess for the reasons you mention!

I will look into a quick disconnect, that's a good idea.

many thanks.

[jimrr]

as charles 1943 mentions, you can also install a hi amp on/off switch to de-energize the electrical system when you're not around and to lessen the hazard of a accidental circuit going hot.

[Bushwacker]

Thanks jimrr thanks. Could I just use any toggle on/off switch and install in the dash? I am assuming it would wire and function like a battery switch in a boat to isolate only the bildge pump to automatically work when needed and also be killed?