Alternator troubles

[80elky]

There is also a fusible link is there not? Seems to me mine was burnt. Check for voltage at the power lug. I added a 4 gauge cable directly from the battery to make sure sufficient power is at the alternator.

I found the problem. There was a fusible link going to the dash that had melted.

 

[Michael Watts]

I had a similar issue with mine 1981 El Camino SS .It has power seats and was "shorting" out and draining the battery .So I set the seat where I wanted and pulled the plug.

 

[pontiacgp]

there is no fusible link that goes to the dash, one goes to the alternator and the other to the fuse box.

 

[mikester]

This is correct. Two wires, same ring terminal at the starter, both with fusible links. One to the bulkhead connection, one to the alternator. You'll never see a fusible link inside a vehicle. It goes to the bulkhead thats attached to the fuse panel.

 

[fleming442]

i have still never seen as many fusible links blown as the people on this board. are you people doing?!?!

 

[olds307 and 403]

i have still never seen as many fusible links blown as the people on this board. are you people doing?!?!

Over taxing GM's garbage 80's wiring😁

 

[pontiacgp]

just wondering how many of the one who have issues with burning electrical wires have a fire extinguisher in their G body...

 

[Longroof79]

just wondering how many of the one who have issues with burning electrical wires have a fire extinguisher in their G body...

Sounds like one should be standard equipment in these cars. 🤔 It couldn't hurt having one in the car anyway.

 

[pontiacgp]

Sounds like one should be standard equipment in these cars. 🤔 It couldn't hurt having one in the car anyway.

I have one and I think every car that uses gas or diesel should have one or at least a bag of marshmallows

 

[Longroof79]

I have one and I think every car that uses gas or diesel should have one or at least a bag of marshmallows

Marshmallows would be optional equipment...😊
I always kept a Halon fire extinguisher in the Porsche. The Halon leaked out over time. They ain't cheap to refill, but still better than having the car turn into a bonfire.