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Eugene Wescott

Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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Greetings,

I am having problems finding a short in my electrical system and it looks as though it might be the limit relay. Can anyone tell me what it does and if there is a substitute for it or use a heavier fuse.

I've replaced the headlights, taillights with LED's so we're drawing less amps.

Thanks

Posted on: 2021/8/4 16:20

Greenfield

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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Are you talking about the cut-out on the generator or the circuit protector on the firewall? Is your generator producing amps?

Posted on: 2021/8/4 17:18

39SixSedanMan

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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West Peterson, you have a customer.

Posted on: 2021/8/4 20:00

West Peterson

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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There are several insulation layers involved with the main fuse located on the firewall. If those layers are cracked and/or broken, that will create a huge problem. Your owner's manual describes this component well, with a cutaway diagram.

Posted on: 2021/8/4 20:04

West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight boattail (SOLD)
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air (SOLD)
1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan
1970 Camaro RS
1936 Cord phaeton

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Eugene Wescott

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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The circuit protector on the firewall.

Thanks

Posted on: 2021/8/5 6:27

Eugene Wescott

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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Thanks

Posted on: 2021/8/5 6:28

West Peterson

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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Here is the one I took apart and restored for the Speedster. 20-amp/25-volt fuse. I wouldn't put in anything stronger than that.

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Posted on: 2021/8/5 7:49

Owen_Dyneto

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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Original style fuses are still available from NAPA,

782-1017 for 20 amp
782-1019 for 30 amp

Posted on: 2021/8/5 7:53

West Peterson

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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... and the owner's manual information.

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Posted on: 2021/8/5 7:56

West Peterson

Re: Current Limit Relay For 1930 733

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More images of restoration, and of wiring into car. The mica-like material is very fragile. I was given a piece of modern electrical insulation material, which allowed me to replace one of the sections.

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