Fuse Box Cover

[richriddle]

I am missing fuse box covers on the Yanmar tractors. Do any of you have ideas for replacing the clear plastic part that covers the fuses? Thanks.

 

[bmaverick]

Would it be the hinged type like the Gray Market machines have or are they different. Here's the one from my YM2610.

 

[California]

I am missing fuse box covers on the Yanmar tractors. Do any of you have ideas for replacing the clear plastic part that covers the fuses? Thanks.

My YM186D has a semi-transparent snap-on cover about the size Maverick showed. It was out of stock at Hoye's so I continue to hold it on with a wire across it. They may have them in stock by now.

 

[careyo63]

Somebody before me had the Elec. problems. Both Regulators even old and the new style Solid State that both ended up working. Back of the fuse panel was the bad connection. Just came up about how little plastic was factory and on the tractor. When I finished getting everything working I left it alone. Some things your not proud of but hey!! I'm not going through that again. Everything works but my blinkers. Which is the lights. The fixture that holds the bulbs dry rotted and broke. Both but I have a work light back there. The yrs. of the Rice Patty's was real apparent on this one.

 

[bmaverick]

In my image above, should the living-hinge break, my thoughts would be to make a hole between the two screws and retain the cover with simple hardware similar to this. If the cover gets lost, I'll just 3D print a new one.

 

[richriddle]

Here is the photo of the fuse box.

 

[richriddle]

In my image above, should the living-hinge break, my thoughts would be to make a hole between the two screws and retain the cover with simple hardware similar to this. If the cover gets lost, I'll just 3D print a new one.

Some of us aren't adept at 3D printing, to say the least.

 

[bmaverick]

Here is the photo of the fuse box.View attachment 741328

Your fuse box would be super easy to 3D print a cover. There is a perimeter race-track ledge to utilize. Then add on the metal spring bar strap with a hole and a screw with a nylon spacer.

 

[ponytug]

Well for a few bucks, you could start over with modern fuses;

https://www.amazon.com/Circuit-Negative-Waterproof-Indicator-Automotive/dp/B08XWQHMZJ

I have a limited tolerance for running down electrical gremlins, but that's just me...

All the best,

Peter

 

[bmaverick]

Some of us aren't adept at 3D printing, to say the least.

Download FreeCAD v19. Make the 3D model for the cover. Then print at the Walmarts in your area or the local library.

 

[bmaverick]

Well for a few bucks, you could start over with modern fuses;

https://www.amazon.com/Circuit-Negative-Waterproof-Indicator-Automotive/dp/B08XWQHMZJ

I have a limited tolerance for running down electrical gremlins, but that's just me...

All the best,

Peter

I really like that. And the connects are not exposed to the elements. Not a bad price for an upgrade. Less than $20 shipped to one's door.

Looking further, it has LEDs that would shine when the fuse blew. clever.

I do like the upgrade from the glass tube fuses that are harder to find.

 

[LittleBill21]

i could prolly design something and print it, but it would prolly be cheaper to order the new fuse panel. People like to think 3d printing is cheap. Its really not if you figure in cost of equipment and time etc..

 

[bmaverick]

i could prolly design something and print it, but it would prolly be cheaper to order the new fuse panel. People like to think 3d printing is cheap. Its really not if you figure in cost of equipment and time etc..

I only offered 3D printing for the fuse cover as the fuse box is over 40 years old. We can't run down to the nearest autoparts store to pick one up.

Going totally new is an option should the old wires reach and the mounting size fits within the footprint of the existing broken fuse box.

 

[LittleBill21]

I only offered 3D printing for the fuse cover as the fuse box is over 40 years old. We can't run down to the nearest autoparts store to pick one up.

Going totally new is an option should the old wires reach and the mounting size fits within the footprint of the existing broken fuse box.

I understand,

its just I have gotten requests and people think I am going to waste my time for 3 dollars. sorry.

 

[ponytug]

I have a simpler version that I used to add a 12V socket to my tractor, and hid the waterproof (dust proof) fuse box under my dash. It has/had room for expansion, so when I later wanted to add other features (glow plug indicator and control) to the dash, it was easy.

Having restored a couple of older vehicles, boats, and machines, I tend to try to put in solutions that solve the current problem and leave open future additions. I have been under too many vehicles tracing gremlins to think it is fun any more. FWIW: I always use marine grade (Anchor brand) tinned wire and adhesive lined crimps to keep any corrosion to a minimum. (Did I mention that I am not wild about gremlins?)

I think numbers matching restorations have their place, but, for me, at least so far, my machines are working machines first, and restored tools second.

All the best,

Peter

 

[2manyrocks]

What you might do is bend some sheet metal into a small cover but put something inside it so there's no electrical contact. Or make one from polycarbonate.