Doc here, imp:

On GM fuse busses, (and most other's too) There are a series of Vacant Slide terminals in the center or one side , Marked "IGN" , "BATT" , and "ACC"..

These will accept a standard wire with a Blue slide terminal on it..and work on whatever function you select, either key on, hot at all times or Accessory.

If you use one of these, don't forget to install an in-line fuse if the device you will be powering is unfused..these taps are unfused.

Doc imp:

 

Hey Doc,


Do you know about a Painless Fuse box?? I need to add a HOT wire to one of the spare (empty) terminals on the fuse box. My question if i use a standard "spade" terminal it will work but does not hold very secure and seems like it would vibrate out. The terminal looks like it would take some kind of special connector to lock in?? I looked at Painless website and did not find any such connector?? Would this be a standard GM connector ??

ANY HELP :thumbup:


THANKS
Bg

 

If the spade connector fits loosely, just crimp it a little with a pliers so it fits tighter.

Bruce

 

That would be the MALE spade and you cannot crimp ???


Thanks anway

Bg :welcome: :welcome:

 

Hey Doc,


Do you know about a Painless Fuse box?? I need to add a HOT wire to one of the spare (empty) terminals on the fuse box. My question if i use a standard "spade" terminal it will work but does not hold very secure and seems like it would vibrate out. The terminal looks like it would take some kind of special connector to lock in?? I looked at Painless website and did not find any such connector?? Would this be a standard GM connector ??

ANY HELP :thumbup:


THANKS
Bg

I believe that what you need is known as a GM "56" connector. ("PED" stamp = Packard Electrical Division)

Packard Electric Division of GM “56 series” terminals are used throughout wiring systems in many years of GM cars and trucks. These terminals can replace corroded or damaged ...

We used to sell un-insulated at NAPA (Belden Wire & Cable). The female has a little "tang" inside that falls into a recess or hole in the male connector that prevents it from coming apart easily.

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Grote # 84-2896 Female
and

Grote # 84-2897 Male

These Grote brand connectors might also do the job for you. They're constructed a little bit differently, but the "dimple and hole" idea is much the same.

HTH,
Don

 

Don,


Thanks a bunch !!! I think you have found the solution. This helps me out when i go to my local Napa store with some part#s :welcome: :welcome:


Bg

 

You can get Packard Electric terminals from NAPA. They are buried in the paper catalog and the counter person needs to dig for them and order them. You'll probably be the first person from that store to order them. I was able to get them from my local NAPA just recently.

 

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!!


Thanks
Bg :welcome: :welcome:

 

Doc: What fuse box are you showing here? Looks like it would word fine for my '54 Chevy without buying a whole kit.

 

Doc: What fuse box are you showing here? Looks like it would word fine for my '54 Chevy without buying a whole kit.

Doc here, imp:

That is a GM , oh..Say, pre 75 and down Fuse buss..

Should be able to find one in any bone yard for a few Bucks.

Doc imp: