Replacing fusible links
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Replacing fusible links
I need to replace the fusible links on the truck and just wondering where the best place to buy replacements is. I know the parts store carries universal ones but are those the best option? I have part numbers for ford ones in my haynes manual but can't find a place to purchase the ford one. Any help would be appreciated!
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Iwould not replace those unless you are doing a total restoration.
better off to get inline fuses .
amperage is marked on the links at the little flap on the edge.
I think there are like 25 amps.
that way you can just swap out the fuse if it blows. Advance Auto has them.
better off to get inline fuses .
amperage is marked on the links at the little flap on the edge.
I think there are like 25 amps.
that way you can just swap out the fuse if it blows. Advance Auto has them.
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Iwould not replace those unless you are doing a total restoration.
better off to get inline fuses .
amperage is marked on the links at the little flap on the edge.
I think there are like 25 amps.
that way you can just swap out the fuse if it blows. Advance Auto has them.
better off to get inline fuses .
amperage is marked on the links at the little flap on the edge.
I think there are like 25 amps.
that way you can just swap out the fuse if it blows. Advance Auto has them.
If you want to do a lot of re-wiring, you can mount a fuse box that will take those large mega fuses, and install fuses that can handle the circuits. It takes some room to mount it, and it should be as close to the battery/solenoid as you can get it to minimize the length of wire that is unprotected.
Fusible links are small, and can be incorporated right in the harness. One of the main fusible links is mounted almost directly to the large terminal on the solenoid that goes to the battery.
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In all the research I've done using inline fuses isn't going to work. I don't have the time to wire in a fuse box with maxi fuses (which would be really nice to have). I just need a little reassurance on how to replace a fusible link correctly.
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I thought about it, but I'd rather replace with aftermarket ones that are brand new because I know that they are brand new.
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You used to be able to buy fusible link wire, in various current capacities at the parts stores. Don't know if you still can, but if you can just cut it to length.
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Most of our fusible links have one end connected to the wiring harness and the other to the solenoid. So, use the butt connector to connect to the harness where you cut the old link off, and use the ring terminal to connect to the solenoid where the old one connected.
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To tell the truth, if it were me I'd solder the link into the harness and solder the ring terminal to the other end or the link. And, I'd use adhesive-lined heat-shrink tubing over the solder joints. I didn't know if you were wanting to do it "right" or "quick".