fusible link

[diegokid]

The fusible link that connects to the solenoid, supplying power to the dash. Is that a one time fuse or is it something that could be replaced with a fuse. I've run a jumper to a power lug behind the dash to hook up the MSD, heater remote power outlet ect. If the fusible link can be replaced with a fuse I would like to put it where it could be easily reached/changed.

[mkassab]

Once the link blows... it's done. Bad setup IMO. I cut it out and replaced it with a circuit breaker. You could also use a fuse.

Mark

[diegokid]

I've never had to deal with one so I'm curious as to why there wasn't a fuse or as you say a CB like the one I put on the headlights. Does anyone know at what amperage this thing is suppose to melt?

[mkassab]

I'm not positive, but I seem to remember it saying 30 amps.

[RJacobsen]

The fusable link is intended to be a "slow blow" connector. it can withstand amperage spikes without blowing like a fuse would or tripping like a breaker. If you plan to replace it with a fuse you will need a "slow blow" type of fuse. I considered this option while I was doing the wiring on my car and did a lot of reserch trying to come up with the proper fuse, I even had what I thought would be correct all wired in and ready to go. Then I got concerned that if I was wrong and had a fuse that didn't work like it should I could melt the wiring under the dash and start a fire. So in the end I pulled that out and went back to the fusable link, why mess with what works.

[weaver]

Amen Rod, I have seen a car built without the fusable link with a wiring short, it wasn't pretty.

[diegokid]

I'll leave it under the dash on the block then. I did have to change the end though. It was so big that even when it was on the solenoid I had to use large washers. It was bigger than the nut that holds them on.

Thanks for the info.