1963 in line Fuse question

[Gerald C.]

I had a faulty cigarette lighter and it fried the red power wire along with some of the main dash harness! No blown fuses in the block, so I guess I shut the power in time to save all the other harness's. I need to replace the main dash harness! in order to prevent future wire frying, I'm going to install an in-line fuse. First question...what amperage fuse would I put in that fitting?<br><br>Also, are there any other locations where I should put an in-line fuse in? Maybe the AMP gauge?? And again, what amp fuse would I use?<br><br>Thanks!

[John D.]

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Gerald, Many years ago I had a saddle saddle 63 fake fuel car. Late car with a early '63 unit on it. I pushed the cigar lighter in. Forgot about it. It did not pop out. Burnt all the wiring a some fiberglass. We should all have a fuse on that wire.
I remember buying a dash wiring harness from Chevrolet. Headlight switch did not work right. Two of the wires in the harness were backwards.
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[Gerald C.]

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John

What size fuse would you put on this 14 gauge wire? Also, are a fuselinks the same?

Thanks
Jerry

[Alan D.]

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Gerald,
A 14 gauge wire typically is good for 15Amps for a short distance. Think I used a 10Amp on mine, the 67 was fused and used a 20Amp.
(You can also look at other year cars to see what was used)

If you have a setup to test the lighter, try a fuse and assure the element heats up enough. PS, also burned mine up. Found it was easier to install the instrument panel with the harness already connected - so pay attention to how it was installed and save the old one since a few connectors may be different.

[Gerald C.]

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Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'm just thickheaded.....as I can't find an answer to this kind of simple situation. There is a 12 gauge wire coming from the cigarette lighter and I see that some responses say use a fuse link that is two sizes smaller..14 or 16??? I think the 15 amp fuse should work. But this is "clear as mud" ....

[Donald L.]

[Larry E.]

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This topic comes up all the time. Question>What is the easiest way to install an inline fuse in
the cigarette lighter circuit? Can this be done w/o taking out the whole cluster? Maybe somewhere
around the fuse box where there is more room? Comments Please & Thanks in advance>Larry

[Joseph L.]

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Here is how I did my 1957. It uses the same connectors as the original and plugs directly into the lighter and wire.
I fused the main wire from the battery to the ammeter in the same way. There were few fuses in the original design.
Joe

[Larry E.]

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Joseph:Thanks for the reply; looks like a very nice installation idea. But how would one do this on a C2? How would you
install this? Pulling out the cluster or could this be done underneath? Thanks>Larry

[Alan D.]

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Also read the above thread https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ighter-removal
Great points!

[Gerald C.]

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Basic question about the fuse in an in-line fuse link.......15 or 20 AMP?

Thanks,

[Alan D.]

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I used the 10 AMP fuse (see post #2) however forgot how I calculated that current. So for caution start with the 10 AMP and see if that works for Op's

Rich Mozzetta did a nice write up on this called;
"Cigarette Lighter Fuse Holder for 1963 to 1966 Corvettes – No harness modifications"
See if you can find that one.

[Richard M.]

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Yes, this one..... Here

[Gerald C.]

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I've already installed the in-line fuse link with a straight fuse line. Should I use a 10 amp or 15 amp fuse is the question.

Thanks

[Leif A.]

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I've already installed the in-line fuse link with a straight fuse line. Should I use a 10 amp or 15 amp fuse is the question.

Thanks

Gerald,
See if this answers your question:

https://www.oznium.com/blog/what-is-...ng%20over%2015.

A car cigarette lighter has a nominal voltage rating of 12 volts but is limited to 10.2 volts with a maximum current of 10 amps. It can efficiently function as an outlet in cars and is used to provide power to a wide range of devices, such as radios, mobile phones, and laptops.