fusible links

[77vegaproject]

Im re-doing some wiring on my 73 vega and I was wondering what to use for the fusible links. would Just a wire with a fuse spliced in work?

[73Vegaguy]

Should be fine.

[77vegaproject]

what amperage of fuses do I use?

[monzaman69]

Here's a PDF scan of the two pages in the 79 Service manual... It gives a general idea on how to properly replace fusable links.

[77vegaproject]

hey thanks a lot! that will help.

[monzaman69]

hey thanks a lot! that will help.

No problemo, here in a few days, the whole manual will be available for download... takes forever to scan

[monzaaddict]

An electrical fusible link is a type of electrical fuse that is constructed simply with a short piece of wire typically two wire gauge sizes smaller than the wire that is being protected. Electrical Fusible links are common in high-current automotive applications. The wire in an electrical fusible link is encased in high-temperature fire-resistant insulation to reduce hazards when the wire melts.

they are available in any automotive store under dorman brand

http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductList ... gory=3062A

[SunbirdMan]

I like to hit the junkyards often so I've stocked up on free fusible links. (my guys don't charge me) 1990s era GM pickup trucks are a good source. They have a horizontal junction bar on the passenger side engine compartment firewall that's loaded with an assortment. The links have identifier tags on them with the wire gauge number. Just unbolt them and snip with some excess wire. That's my tech tip for the day.

[77vegaproject]

how do I know how long they need to be? some of mine got cut.

[72 SS PNL]

i think they are usually about 6" long

[77vegaproject]

how do I know how long they need to be? some of mine got cut.

I guess i should say I cut them...

[Ishiftem]

I like to hit the junkyards often so I've stocked up on free fusible links. (my guys don't charge me) .

Mine don't either, but than again, they might if they knew my pockets were full of bulbs and screws

[77vegaproject]

I do that with fuses and electrical connectors!