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Oct 27, 2020 | 07:36 PM

dstraw

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Instrument panel fuse

I am having issues finding the correct 2amp small fuse for the gauge cluster in my 1974. Any know a part number or link?

Oct 27, 2020 | 08:51 PM

Idaho Highboy

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I don't have a 2A fuse in my box - that I'm aware of...

Where is this cluster fuse located (e.g. with the rest down by the driver's feet)? Hope we can get you an answer.
- IH

Oct 27, 2020 | 08:55 PM

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Oct 27, 2020 | 10:02 PM

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that one should be the AGA size...most parts stores should carry them.

Amazon

Oct 28, 2020 | 02:29 PM

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Thanks! They only had 6 amp, my lights are working now, any issue with running the 6 amp?

Oct 28, 2020 | 04:28 PM

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the answer is, it depends...there could be potential issues if any part of that circuit (such as copper traces on the instrument cluster backing) can't handle 5.99999 amps until the fuse blows, those parts of the circuit then become the "fuse" so to speak and could smoke before the fuse blows...I'm sure there is a reason it was designed to be 2 amps (or 3 amps according to some sources)...but you will be ok as long as nothing shorts on that circuit...

Oct 28, 2020 | 05:13 PM

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Good advice above. Any electrical supply house should have one. Amazon and online do as well. When these trucks were new, no doubt the wiring could take 6 amps through it. Forty plus years of corrosion and hack mechanics splices could have changed all that, and the weakest link is wherever it is.