Hi all, I just had my radio serviced by an old master hear in the Chicago area and put it back into my Fleetline. Everytime I try to conncect the hot lead with the fuse it blows a fuse. I followed the wire and found some bare wire and taped it but it still pops them. I heard the radio work on the bench so it's probably a short. My question is where does the hot lead conncect to? It seems to be part of the main harness and not a hot lead from the ignition or ammeter or light switch. With no "fuse box" available I am a bit lost. Any suggestions? Thanks,
Steve

Hi Steve,

A fuse holder is built into the radio. After inserting the fuse a special cover is pushed down on the fuse and twister to the right to secure. This cover is on the end of a heavy wire that can go to the ignition or the amp-meter.

I suspect the problem is in the fuse holder. In the center is a rubber tube insulator. If this insulator is missing you are very likely to have a short and blow the fuse.

I have available an electrical block that provides one side constant on and the other side is coordinated with the ignition switch. It mounts on the firewall and is complete with wiring.

It is also possible that a cold solder joint is shorting out your radio. In that case it needs to be checked on the radio bench.

Let me know if I can help.

Do you have any idea where I could find the fuss cover with the wire attached for this type of radio? I'm installing a radio in my car which has never had one. The fuss holder is in the radio but no wire and connector to hook to the fuss holder.

The fuse holder is a bit difficult to come by. I provide a completely new wire with a fuse holder in the line. This can be installed at the same time the radio is serviced. If interested, send me an email or PM.