electric problem

[SVXBart]

Who knows what #ga wire to use for fusable link in engin comp fuse box?
Mine is busted and my local auto store dont have one,dealer is to far but i do have some 10ga wire and comectors .
thanks.

[svxcess]

Bart,

See the fusible link thread HERE

It seems that 18 gauge wire is the preferred temporary substitute. (see Trevor's post #29, page 2)

Don't use 10 gauge wire. It is way too heavy and will probably cause electrical damage if the original problem that caused the fusible link to blow is still there.

I always carry a couple of these around. They are very inexpensive. The P/N is Fusible Link - 82301PA000 - $4.53 ea.

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[SVXBart]

Thanks John!!!

[alxforyou]

try a regular fuse like one used in a stereo app.i'm replacing fusible links from a datsun in a simular fashion

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by alxforyou

try a regular fuse like one used in a stereo app.i'm replacing fusible links from a datsun in a simular fashion

There is no such thing as a regular fuse link. Fuseable links are rated according to the application, as different levels of current are involved.

A link of the correct rating should be fitted. Too heavy and there will be inadequate protection and a danger of fire. Too light and the link is sure to fuse without warning, on a nasty rainy night, way out in the sticks.

[kwren]

Originally Posted by Trevor

There is no such thing as a regular fuse link. Fuseable links are rated according to the application, as different levels of current are involved.

A link of the correct rating should be fitted. Too heavy and there will be inadequate protection and a danger of fire. Too light and the link is sure to fuse without warning, on a nasty rainy night, way out in the sticks.

Serves the purpose of a circuit breaker, but probably would give you a quicker safety result in a major overloaded circuit.

Has to be right... to weak a link could cause you unnecessary problems at a time when you least needed them.