Originally posted by river251
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For others who read this thread it's a good lessen to learn that you should replace the fuse with the specified value marked on the amp rather than the value found installed. I always check the fuse value when I work on an amp. About 10% of the time I find that it is incorrect. Often the fuse is way over value. Because of that I figure that I have a lifetime supply of 10 to 20 Amp fuses and have probably saved quite a few amps from serious future damage. This same principle applies to other parts in the amp. Over the years old amps tend to build up a collection of incorrect replacement parts. Sometimes they even leave the factory that way. A good tech will spot and correct these things as part of the normal repair or restoration process.
Jim - If your rear panel has obscured or missing markings, now is a good time to put a “2 AMP SLO-BLO” label under your fuse holder.
Regards,
Tom
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