Fusible Link Info

[84cutspreme]

I am looking to see if anyone has specific details on the length of the factory 16awg fusible links located at starter junction. For a v6 car

 

[mikester]

You dont have the originals ?

 

[84cutspreme]

You dont have the originals ?

Unfortunately I do not. Just the two 12awg wires coming out of bulkhead connector and 12awg @ C497. I have new fusible link wire but I have read the specific length is highly important

 

[mikester]

Unfortunately I do not. Just the two 12awg wires coming out of bulkhead connector and 12awg @ C497. I have new fusible link wire but I have read the specific length is highly important

When I remade mine I read up on it and it said they have to be as close to original as possible. Maybe someone has a spare harness kicking around to give you the lengths. No way I can crawl under either one of my cars to take the measurements. Too much in the way do even get a jack under them.

 

[84cutspreme]

When I remade mine I read up on it and it said they have to be as close to original as possible. Maybe someone has a spare harness kicking around to give you the lengths. No way I can crawl under either one of my cars to take the measurements. Too much in the way do even get a jack under them.

I figured this was going to be a hard one to get answered. Also wondering if I am changing the junction point and not reconnecting at starter…would that change specifications for link?

 

[mikester]

I figured this was going to be a hard one to get answered. Also wondering if I am changing the junction point and not reconnecting at starter…would that change specifications for link?

not really sure what you mean

 

[oldsofb]

This is for a V8 442, but it's probably the same.

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I'm going to tackle rebuilding the C100 Engine Harness. Here's how I go about it. I start with studying the 87 Service Manual and documenting the stock wire length so I know what my starting with. This may be an "on again/off again" process as I gather the parts I need and order wire. Let's...

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[1KWIKSIX]

Caspers’ Electronics should have what you’re looking for

I’d contact John or Justin Spina & see which one they’d recommend

Fuse Link Kit Std. - 86/87

Fuse Link Kit Std. - 86/87

www.casperselectronics.com

Or maybe this one ?

Hi Performance Fuse Link Kit 5 Links

Hi Performance Fuse Link Kit 5 Links

www.casperselectronics.com

 

[64nailhead]

6” is long enough and damn near the original length. You can buy fusible link wire at Napa and make you’re own for $20-25.

Personally, I’ve done away fusible links on everything and run a fuse. And yes, I know the cons of a fuse vs. a fusible link. But the plus side is a dead short is still a dead short - it will blow a fuse, trust me.

 

[84cutspreme]

Caspers’ Electronics should have what you’re looking for

I’d contact John or Justin Spina & see which one they’d recommend

Fuse Link Kit Std. - 86/87

Fuse Link Kit Std. - 86/87

www.casperselectronics.com

Or maybe this one ?

Hi Performance Fuse Link Kit 5 Links

Hi Performance Fuse Link Kit 5 Links

www.casperselectronics.com

Well I put a call into Caspers, have used them before for some stuff. They said it might work but being they dont know vehicle and wire lengths they could not say for sure. I get it as they dont want to be accountable for 🔥 lol. Nice guys though.