New Mondial 8 Fuse Box Project

As I suppose what we are doing is replacing the printed circuit card in the fusebox, how difficult is the card to remove from the fusebox? I am imagining we need one of those vacuum de-soldering tools and do every pin station?

 

Sheet of brass is in my hands, need go-ahead to lazer cut pins.... (0.86 ea)

 

WOW! That almost makes me think this thing could finally actually happen!.......Since the brass is in-hand, and since the plan for cutting / price for the pins have both been established, in whose court does "the ball" now reside?

 

I can order the pins today,,,, $ 688.88 total, 800 ct.

But, cash talks. $$$$ ( And, I already owe Scott $ 1,000.00)

I would order them on good faith, but.,,, my F-Car hobby coffer is a little low right now, you know,,,,, just got a new car... even though $ 1695.00 is to be returned at a later date, but not yet. (see my thread, "Cheap ferrari,, Free Shipping!)

Ideas,,, ?

Edwardo

 

less I'm mistaken isn't the card where the problem lies anyway? So if that the case a new board could be fitted to the existing frame and relay holders?

 

Well, I'm ready today. The car is now down engine out for several other upgrades and this would trump them all. Can I have an uprated card kit ready in 2 weeks to install in my box?

 

Okay guys, I have been silent for a while.

One of the problems that you will face, as I have, is finding a modern PCB that will take the current of some of the circuits in the original design. I have solved the problem but it has taken two years to do so. By the way the connections to the PCB are easily overcome.

My final task was to keep the fuse box footprint (and other dimensions) the same as the original. I'm also going to make use of the sixth layer of the new board for extra circuits, however, the relays and fuses for these extra circuits will be in a separate unit linked to the main box.

I have not rushed this project as my timing was to arrange everything to be ready for the assembly of the first Monzer and as this will happen in the third quarter of this year, it's time to pull the stops out.

Prices from my supplier will be competitive for a much improved, reliable fuse box.

 

To clarify, this will be a direct plug-in replacement available third quarter (July/Aug/Sep) that bolts up with the original connectors?
Thanks

 

Yes (see below)

That's the target, all going well and not too many ships sinking.

Still looking at the connectors as they are part of the problem. My preferred solution is new connectors. You will need to transfer the wires from the original connectors to the new ones - a one time only simple job.

 

So by Sep, there will be a plug-n'-play box requiring only that the owner swap the connectors on the loom side.
And based on what you are saying, for less than US $1K per copy.

As compared to the other developing option which is a stock box retaining the existing connectors and original appearance but with a more robust printed circuit (PC). The owner would be required to replace the PC in the original box for this arrangement.

Just trying to lay things out for my simple mind here.

 

Will this use the new style fuses, or will this still use the older Euro style fuses? Not to look a gift horse in the mouth or anything... but it would be so nice to be able to use a modern fuse. But I'm sure the folks at the local auto parts store wouldn't be happy. I bought out their entire stock of European style fuses so I could replace all the fuses in my newly acquired Mondial.

Bob

 

Seems as though this is where the "other projects" have ended up each time.....Zertec, we're counting on you to have the determination to carry through!

 

It will happen.

 

The cover:
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very cool!
waiting hopefully.

 

That's a good start!!

 

FWIW,

Guys there is a Cover on ebay now...! Currently (60.00 usa)

Item number: 320132405478

I have no time or cash to get it,
Good luck.
Edwardo

 

Did this project come to fruition, is there a contact email add, if not can some one give me contact details for a supplier of a revamped fuse box - complete with PC boards, fuse block and relay sockets.
Also a supplier for new relays - always the optimist.

 

+1.

Are there any drawings, pictures, etc on the fuel pump relay fix? I like the idea of putting that single circuit outside of the fuse box and connector. There is the mention of the dremel, but no pictures.

Cheers

Richard

1984 Mondial QV

 

Maybe I was lucky but I started to have issues (82 mondi QV) and the large block connector facing the inside of the car from the fuse board had burnt, I think the fuel pump and AC relay? Got a replacement block plus connectors from Recambri (brilliant service guys) and my local auto tech rewired. All problems soved.......so far! (that was about a year ago)

 

Is there a consensus on replacing/repairing a Mondial 3.2 fuse board? I am aware of GT Auto Parts (which requires sending your's to them and takes longer) and Scuderia Rampante Innovations (seems to be a plug in and go replacement). Any ideas and/or prices?

 

Hi
does your fusebox work, or is it still a fantasy? I have purchase one from Hongkong, but it dont work. If you want to know wether or not the fusebox from a Eurpean Mondial 8 fits to a US Mondial Quadrovalvole, I can find it out. I would like to have one that really works. If you have the possibillity to bild one you are my hero.
Sincerely yours
Franz