[Spridgets] Auto Experts: Not LBC but stupid fuseable link needed for my truck..ugh.

Linda Grunthaner grunthaner at gmail.com
Sun Apr 14 18:12:55 MDT 2019


Thanks Chuck, I found the last set at Nissan in Virginia, I'll post when
they arrive.
Linda

On Sun, Apr 14, 2019 at 5:01 PM crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Fuseable links are a specific resistance over specific length .  the
> amount of resistance is determined by the gauge of the wire in the Fuseable
> link.   It's sold at some places by the foot and other places in tiny
> rolled up bits in blister packs.   The Fuseable link wire is designed to
> melt ( burn apart) if the current draw exceeds the links ability to flow
> current end to end over its predetermined measured length by manufacturers
> in a specific application.
> Its frequently used in starting circuits right at the starter solenoid.
> Certain manufacturers use measured lengths of specific gauge wire in
> ignition circuits to trigger electric tachometers.   Other interesting
> applications of specific wire applications , GM for a number of years had
> ignition resistors online between the ignition and the coil.  Then GM went
> to a specific gauge wire in a specific length through the wire harness to
> convey power to the coil making up the required resistance.
> Another trick manufacturers do is hide diodes wrapped in the harness.
> But Fuseable link is used far more frequently than anyone can imagine.
> Not remembering the resistance values, I know of 3 colors of the link
> shielding, gray, orange and brown.  I have brown and orange here.
> Chuck
>
>
> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>
> ------ Original message------
> *From: *Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets
> *Date: *Sun, Apr 14, 2019 11:54 AM
> *To: *Spridget lis t;
> *Cc: *
> *Subject:*[Spridgets] Auto Experts: Not LBC but stupid fuseable link
> needed for my truck..ugh.
>
> List,
> I have exhausted all sites stores and groups for this nasty bugger called
> a fuseable link which to me is just a wire. I'll make one after I exhaust
> all other efforts but prefer not to open up my wiring harness and solder in.
>
> I need this "looks like" image in link, 5 wires called fuseable links
> which to me is just a thinner than connected to wire at 6" long:
>
> Why can't I just use wire that is 6" long (I read they need to be 6" long)
> and just the 4 gauges smaller than what they go into? At the very bottom is
> a nice youtube of a guy soldering them in and he made the most sense.
>
> What did MG and Austin Healey do to not require them in our Spridgets?
> Many thanks as always school me on what
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