Im sure most of you folks reading this have seen the build threads on my cars.
I redid all the wiring on the 81 to be close to what it was from the factory under the hood with some improvements. Used the right connectors at the bulkhead connector, tried to get the same color wire or close to it if it was possible. Lots of soldering and shrink tubing.
Now, after reading posts on FB groups and talking to other people I have a question. Do you really need the fusible links at the starter ? Some folks say theyre just a waste of time and can cause a fire. I know guys that have run solid wires to the starter without them. Im using 12GA wire from the bulkhead to the starter. The two links are 16GA which from what Ive seen and read is correct for the gauge wire. I read its supposed to be 2 gauge sizes smaller that the wire its protecting.
How many of you guys did away with the fusible links in your harnesses ?
Im asking because I still have to wire the engine in the wagon.
I redid all the wiring on the 81 to be close to what it was from the factory under the hood with some improvements. Used the right connectors at the bulkhead connector, tried to get the same color wire or close to it if it was possible. Lots of soldering and shrink tubing.
Now, after reading posts on FB groups and talking to other people I have a question. Do you really need the fusible links at the starter ? Some folks say theyre just a waste of time and can cause a fire. I know guys that have run solid wires to the starter without them. Im using 12GA wire from the bulkhead to the starter. The two links are 16GA which from what Ive seen and read is correct for the gauge wire. I read its supposed to be 2 gauge sizes smaller that the wire its protecting.
How many of you guys did away with the fusible links in your harnesses ?
Im asking because I still have to wire the engine in the wagon.