Rosco Posted August 10, 2023 Report Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) The original radio in my ‘50 Plymouth Deluxe stopped working a few weeks ago and I found the problem to be a blown fuse. The markings on the old fuse are hard to read but it looks like it says 9A. Couldn’t find any info in the tech manual. I found fuses that are 9A 32V - they work but does anyone know if these are OK to use? I really don’t want my radio overheating and causing a fire. As usual, thanks in advance for any input. Edited August 10, 2023 by Rosco Added info Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 10, 2023 Report Posted August 10, 2023 amps are amps...the voltage rating is that when the fuse is blown the gap in the burn out metal will be such that the voltage it is rated at will NOT arc the gap. Your 32 volt rating is good for automotive... 1 Quote
TodFitch Posted August 10, 2023 Report Posted August 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: amps are amps...the voltage rating is that when the fuse is blown the gap in the burn out metal will be such that the voltage it is rated at will NOT arc the gap. Your 32 volt rating is good for automotive... Certainly good for the 6v on our old cars, the 12v on current conventional internal combustion engined cars, or even 24v system found on some big truck starting circuits. I would not want to use that on the main battery of an hybrid powered car or an EV. So not quite “good for automotive” in the general case. Quote
D35 Torpedo Posted August 11, 2023 Report Posted August 11, 2023 I think the radio is a 14 amp fuse 1 Quote
Solution Sniper Posted August 11, 2023 Solution Report Posted August 11, 2023 I looked thru my FSM, no info on the fuse. Looked thru my parts manuals, no info on fuses. However, I found this https://youtu.be/rjHNHzlHFjE 14A fuse 1 Quote
Rosco Posted August 17, 2023 Author Report Posted August 17, 2023 Thanks for the info, Sniper. Leave it to “Tech” to confirm the answer! ?. I like watching these old films - entertaining and informative too. 2 Quote
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