Replaced the outdated fuse panel in my YM2000 tonight

[treedawg]

Purchased the fuse box conversion kit from Hoye.

FUSE BOX CONVERSION - CONVERT TO NORMAL BLADE FUSES!: Yanmar Tractor Parts

I was torn between it and the generic replacement for about 1/4 the cost from Amazon or Ebay.

I'm glad I purchased the kit from Hoye. It was direct fit and was shipped with clear instructions.

I had to remove the fuel tank but that wasn't that difficult.

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[clemsonfor]

I did the later route. I have an install post somewhere on here. It does make a cleaner look and looks neater. And uou can get the fuses at the gas station or auto parts place or walmart if you need them

 

[treedawg]

You installed a generic fuse panel..??

How bad was it to install..??

I can be painfully but I already had an order going with Hoye so I added the fuse panel conversion to my order.

I really want to add the LED headlight conversion but I can't bring myself to pay $100.00 since I rarely use the headlights anyway.

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[clemsonfor]

Yea I ordered one off eBay for like $2.50. It's the exact same thing. I just had to supply my own connectors and source my own bolts to bolt it down. It was no harder to install than the one you put in. There basically the exact same.

 

[treedawg]

You sir are 100% correct.

Here it is for $5.00 and to think I paid $35.00 for mine.

BUSS 6 slot ATC FUSE BLOCK PANEL with fuses isolated mountable block | eBay

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[kenmac]

still have the yanmar original. Never had a reason to replace mine

 

[treedawg]

still have the yanmar original. Never had a reason to replace mine

The electrical wiring was jacked up on my tractor and a couple of the old fuses were blown.

The ignition switch wasn't properly connected, none of the dummy lights nor driving lights operated. I didn't even have power to the fuse block.

I wanted to modernize as I corrected issues created from past hack mechanics.

Even the horn works now which will come in handy if I ever find myself stuck behind a slower tractor

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[clemsonfor]

still have the yanmar original. Never had a reason to replace mine

Mine had solder wrapped around the screws for fuses. Those vibrated in two and stuff would sometimes work and sometimes not. Then I ordered the right fuses from Hoye but they were to long and they were bunched up in the middle. I didn't like how that looked, so I changed it out.

 

[clemsonfor]

I have a post somewhere on here on my install.

looked through my profile at started threads and got the link.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/336964-upgraded-fuse-panel-my-ym2000.html?highlight=

 

[kenmac]

my fuse box is pretty much hidden. I really never see it unless I'm looking for it.
Fuse block has a cover over the fuses. Pop the cover off to replace the old tube fuses

 

[clemsonfor]

Ahh so yours had tube fuses? Mine had the little foil yanmar obsolete fuses. If I had glass I too would leave it. Mine was hidden under the dash with a cover as well.

 

[California]

My YM240 fuse panel was open and covered with years of crud. I destroyed the tiny bare wire fuses with the pressure washer before I recognized them.

My repair wasn't elegant but it got me running again the same afternoon and the panel has never needed attention again: I already had some glass tube fuse holders and the correct amperage fuses on hand so I installed these fuseholders across where the old fuses had been. "Good enough for the girls I go with", to quote an old Carpenter buddy.

Note I'm not recommending this method to anyone.

 

[treedawg]

I still have the old OEM fuse block if anybody wants/needs it. I think it still has one or two good wire fuses in it.

Price is free you pay shipping.

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[kenmac]

Ahh so yours had tube fuses? Mine had the little foil yanmar obsolete fuses. If I had glass I too would leave it. Mine was hidden under the dash with a cover as well.

yes , mie has the glass tune fuses. Never seen what you are talking about. Mine looks to be original

 

[treedawg]

yes , mie has the glass tune fuses. Never seen what you are talking about. Mine looks to be original

Mine also had the obsolete foil fuses.

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[clemsonfor]

I will go to my cabinet in a bit and pull the factory fuse block out.

 

[kenmac]

I will go to my cabinet in a bit and pull the factory fuse block out.

Hurry back.. I'm about to head out to Key West FL

 

[clemsonfor]

Dang it , I forgot. Going out in the dark!

 

[clemsonfor]

I can't see how to add pics and I am on my phone and I just took them with my phone? Will bee later when I get on a computer when I post them. Slayer may have a pic or if you really have to see them PM me your cell# or an email address and I will send them to you. Ha!

 

[revanalstine]

Purchased the fuse box conversion kit from Hoye.

FUSE BOX CONVERSION - CONVERT TO NORMAL BLADE FUSES!: Yanmar Tractor Parts

I was torn between it and the generic replacement for about 1/4 the cost from Amazon or Ebay.

I'm glad I purchased the kit from Hoye. It was direct fit and was shipped with clear instructions.

I had to remove the fuel tank but that wasn't that difficult.

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can you post a copy of the clear instructions? thank you or send me a copy at rodneyvanalstine@yahoo.com.