Help with fusible link

[ser240z]

Blew the fusible link on the 610 anybody got any solutions? Anybody know what the amperage rating is on that thing so I can just replace it with a newer fuse?

 

Thanks

Scott

[datzenmike]

Nissan uses a color code. These are for Zcars but likely the same.

 

Pink 30 amp

Green 40 amps

Red 50 amps

Yellow 60 amps

Black 80 amps

Blue 100 amps

[ggzilla]

Get a spare at Pull-a-part, or your local auto parts store.

[ser240z]

Thanks for the reponses.

 

datzenmike, I'm not sure what color it is. Kinda looks like a brownish, orangish, almost like rust. I found another site that said this color that is stated to be brown is actually supposed to be red. Can you confirm this?

 

ggzilla, thanks. Not really a pick a part too close to me and I checked with the auto stores. Autozone was the only one that had it, special order and it runs $10. I was thinking about picking up a couple just in case, but thought that maybe I can convert it to a regular fuse, and make it a little easier if it ever blows again.

 

Thanks

Scott

[ggzilla]

You can't use a fuse. The Fusible Link has special characteristics. You can use a fusible link from another car. I am using a ford mustang fusible line (wire) in my Datsun. Just a special piece of wire.

[zerow]

The 610 uses two different colored wires - I will get the correct colors from the 1973 FSM tomorrow

 

Or today...:rollseyes:

 

Brown---0.3 sq. mm. (0.0005 sq. in.)-----Continuous Current = 11A-----Max current (fuse melts within 5 seconds) = Approx. 60A [Roughly translates to 22GA]

Red-----0.85 sq. mm. (0.0013 sq. in.)----Continuous Current = 26A-----Max current (fuse melts within 5 seconds) = Approx. 250A [Roughly translates to 18GA]

 

Hope this helps.

Edited July 21, 2009 by zerow

[datzenmike]

You can't use a fuse. The Fusible Link has special characteristics. You can use a fusible link from another car. I am using a ford mustang fusible line (wire) in my Datsun. Just a special piece of wire.

 

It can sustain a current spike that would blow a fuse without it blowing. It acts like a slo-blow fuse and heats up slowly and melts usually within a few seconds. The outer Hypalon coating is designed to melt but not catch fire.... supposedly. It is there in case of a severe current draw such as in an accident where wires are crushed and grounded.

[ser240z]

Thanks for the help everyone. I got some universal fusible link at Autozone, 16GA rated to 1.0 sq mm, but cut to length which was a little less than half ( was trying to match up to stock, about the same gauge and length), crimped it into the stock connectors, and plugged it back in. Worked great! I got my lights and everything working except the gauges. I can't figure that one out yet. I took the car for my first drive last night.

 

Thanks

Scott