[Shotimes] fusible links

[Paul Nimz]

Except now they are no longer used.  The Maxi fuses have replaced them.
https://www.delcity.net/tstore/servlet/pagebuilder?frame=catalog_browse&parentid=11504&page=1

And the fuse holder for them
https://www.delcity.net/tstore/servlet/pagebuilder?frame=catalog_browse&parentid=11183&page=1


Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
To: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] fusible links


> Joe:
>  You really got me thinking on this one! I wanted to replace a fusible
link
> with a regular inline fuse too but it turns out there was/is good reason
to
> keep them. look at this from MAD. It explains why the car manufacturers
went
> to fusible links in critical places.
> http://www.madelectrical.com/catalog/fusible-link.shtml
> .
> .
>
>
>
> > Do fusible links (basically, wires that melt) have any advantages over
> > fuses?  Or are fusible links merely a cost-saving measure?  Is there any
> > reason NOT to replace a fusible link with a fuse socket and fuse?  Are
> > fusible links generally faster or slower acting than fuses?
> >
> > I just tracked down and repaired a fusible link, I'm fed up, and I'd
> prefer
> > a fuse that I can quickly see and replace.
> >
> > Does anyone know how to convert a Wire Link Size (12 to 20 ga) to an amp
> > rating on a fuse?
> >
> > VO
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