79 through 82 LBZ Fuse Amp.

[Jim Fierst]

I must have about 3 pounds of LB wiring diagrams ,subsystems and all things electrical but I cannot find a fuse number amperage listing among the pile.
My 79 wiring diagram refers to a document 9.00.000, relays and fuses, which I do not have . There was no response to my request for one when I posted it recently. The 81-82 book does not have one either. All the fuses are 8 or 16 amp but there is no consistancy to their use that I can see. If anyone has any kind of a listing or rule of thumb for what is used where please post it.

[SubGothius]

According to the photocopied owner's manual that came with my '79 Zag and as fitted in my fusebox, fuses 1-7 are 8 amp (white), and fuses 8-16 are 16 amp (red), counting from the outboard end inward. I can type out the list of what fuses are for which circuits, if you need.

Speaking of fuses, I recently had a red 16 amp fuse melt, cutting the radiator fan, so I nearly overheated sitting in a drive-thru. :eek: I thought the middle part was supposed to be ceramic? Maybe they're using some heat-resistant plastic now, but apparently not resistant enough! It was the style with the gripper ridges moulded into the sides (Buss brand, I think?); I replaced it with a competing brand (Littelfuse) that looks more straight-sided and ceramic-y, and so far, so good.

[Jim Fierst]

Thanks Tye
I would appreciate having that list. All I have is the 81-82 fuse number and function, No amps. I would like to be able to compare things.I just checked my 79 and 1 through 7 and 16 are 8 amp while the rest are 16 amp
I just ordered some fuses from the guy on Ebay who has the original ceramic with brass or copper fuse wire depending on amps. Both cars are going to get a complete new set.

[richarda]

My owners manual for the 82 shows furs 1-7 to be 8A, number 8 as 5A, numbers 9-16 as 16A.