In point of fact, and as I mentioned previously, fusible links are usually
installed at high-energy power points as a secondary safety precaution, in
addition to the fuses that form the first line of defense against electrical
mishaps. Because of the energy required to melt a fusible link, they are
most definitely NOT bundled with the rest of the wire harness. You use
fusible links to prevent damage to the electrical system, not to
inadvertently take out some neighboring wires in the loom.
I hadn't ever really considered installing fusible links in the wiring
harness, but it's probably the single easiest protective step you can take
towards preventing electrical fires (aside from not using chintzy connectors
in high-current circuits). Just make sure they're sized correctly, and leave
some room around them just in case.
Best regards,
Theo
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Steve Laifman
Sent: July 20, 2004 10:05 AM
To: Carmods@aol.com
Cc: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Fusible links
John,
A fusible link is better than a replaceable fuse, to the MANUFACTURER,
because it costs less to produce in quantity, can be bundled and installed
with the wire loom, and generates much greater repair/replacement costs when
blown. It's all money.
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