[Shotimes] fusible links

[Paul Nimz]

The plug in Maxi fuses are only available up to 60A.  This will be ok for
most fusible links.  You can also parallel them to double the amperage
protection, this is how the alternator output on the GEN 1 & 2 is protected.
The 175A Mega fuse such as used at the alternator output on the GEN 3 can be
had way cheaper, around $10 I believe.  I think I bought a 100A Mega fuse
and holder for Fester's stereo for under $25.00.  http://www.waytekwire.com/
is another good source.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin & Cheryl Airth" <clubairth@peoplepc.com>
To: "Paul Nimz" <pnimz@v8sho.com>; "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>;
<shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] fusible links


> Paul:
>  Do the Maxi fuses have a delay in them like the fusible links? That's
> something that's handy, does not blow under a temporary condition. I found
> the large sizes very expensive. I had a 1996 Contour with a 175 Amp
> maxi-fuse and paid almost $70 just for the fuse!! This was from Ford so
> maybe I got it at the wrong place? Could not find it anywhere else. I can
> find 175 amp cartridge fuses much cheaper but was not sure the
substitution
> would work OK.
> .
> .
>
>
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
>
> >
> > > 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