athoose Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Red fusible link was kinda toasted on my 1980 200sx so I am looking to replace it. Picked up another red fusible link wire off a mid eighties Nissan. While it's red and diameter is close, the number of wires are fewer say 12 on original wire, 7 on the new. Will this make a difference? Are these both around 50A? Will buy a new one once I figure out what is going on. Thanks Quote Link to comment
510er Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 scrap that crap! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Datzenmike had the color specs(amperage ratings) Quote Link to comment
athoose Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yeah I saw the color code awhile back but was not sure if it covered these years ... especially with different numbers of strands in the wires. I think I'll give it a go, its smaller diameter. It should burn quicker than old wire if needed. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 scrap that crap! Couldn't agree more, fusible links are for the birds. Go to a junk yard and buy a REAL fuse block for the 5 bucks. Will save you lots of time, aggravation and it's flat out safer. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/fusereplacement.jpg[/img]"] This is for a 280z but may apply for later vehicles: Pink 30 amp Green 40 amps 0.50mm Quote Link to comment
flyerdan Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Mike, your guide doesn't seem to include the .22 long rifle round. They are perfect; don't need trimmed and snap right in. :lol: Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ever see that myth busters? lol BANG Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 All cars use fusible links. Don't rely only on a fuse box, also protect your main wiring harness with a fusible link. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 All cars use fusible links. Don't rely only on a fuse box, also protect your main wiring harness with a fusible link. Can you please explain to me how ALL cars use fusible links? Because I venture to say that's bs. All cars use fuses, fusible links are a certain type of antiquated, dangerous and discontinued fuse that is no longer used for good reason. Just about all manufactures of automobiles have switched to fuse elements or maxi fuses. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 In that case, if we get rid of the fusible link, I think you are saying make sure you use a modern fuse box that contains a main fuse element or maxi fuse. Quote Link to comment
athoose Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I like the idea of switching to a fuse box with Maxi etc... but my understanding is that fusible links will not blow with quick spikes like fuses do. Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I like the idea of switching to a fuse box with Maxi etc... but my understanding is that fusible links will not blow with quick spikes like fuses do. Shouldn't be any quick spikes other than real trouble. Ignoring that, once you fix the cause, what's gonna be in you or your buddy's glove box; a spare fuse or fusible wire? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Can you please explain to me how ALL cars use fusible links? Just about all manufactures of automobiles have switched to fuse elements or maxi fuses. same difference. the system is still 'fused', w/a maxi fuse, its just easier to replace it. the wire(element) is shorter, but operates on the same principle-excess current=protect the wiring, comp, etc... Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 same difference. the system is still 'fused', w/a maxi fuse, its just easier to replace it. the wire(element) is shorter, but operates on the same principle-excess current=protect the wiring, comp, etc... No its not the same difference, it is completely incorrect. Fusible links are a certain type of fuse and saying all use it is 100% wrong, not debatable. The issue was never whether all systems are fused or not. They are more then just easier to change, there are many other differences most of which result in fusible links being inferior. Idk about other people but when I have an inferior part on my car I replace it. I don't understand the resistance here either. If someone was having trouble with carbs and someone said "go FI" would you all be saying oh well its the same difference, the engine runs a a/f mix who cares how it gets there? No, same principals, different parts and one will always be superior to another. Fusible links = fail, the end. Quote Link to comment
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