Fuse block

[40's rock]

This sounds crazy, but even the guys at International don't know where to find the fuse block on my cabover.....nobody old enough to remember them.

I have tried all the usual places, kick panels, under dash, under cab...suggestions?

 

[hot rod]

It may not have actual fuses, all I could find on my Topkick is a panel of circuit breakers under the dash on the passenger side, labeled with all the usual things you would expect to find fuses for, lights, etc. Never did find fuses.

 

[BlizzND]

Hot Rod, my 2001 Topkick has like you mentioned resettable breakers lower left of the steering wheel, and a set of relays accessible by pulling the glove box out and then a bank of big breakers under the hood in front of the windshield. Good luck figuring out who controls what though. I'll never own another GMC product EVER!

 

[BlizzND]

look at the center of the dash, some old trucks you pulled a 1 foot by 1 foot section of the dash, switches and all out by removing 4 screws to reveal as many fuses as you wish to replace.

I just remember that from when I was a kid helping dad, no idea what trucks those were, but it sounds like it could be yours.

good luck and report back
-blizz

 

[volvoman]

i thought the top panel above parking brake knobs opened and they were under there.
can you call the old owner and ask him?

 

[BlizzND]

take a box of donuts to the local truck stop, watch for a truck like yours to roll in, offer the guy your donuts in exchange for a tour, or keep your eyes open while driving and pull into a truck dealership or yard with one. most guys would be more than happy to show you.

 

[volvoman]

talked to another shop today. he said he thought there was 4 thumb screws on center dash panel and they where there.

 

[40's rock]

We have a winner...found a grey haired International mechanic and he confirmed remove screws on either side of the dash and the panel on top comes off.

Tried the previous owner...no luck

 

[hot rod]

I guess the previous owner was lucky he never blew a fuse. lol. Good thing you are doing the research now instead of the side of the road, seeing as it took you weeks to find that answer.

 

[40's rock]

At this point I have also purchased the owners manual and electrical manual...only available from Binder Books.