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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Replace fusable link with inline fuse?

Can the 18 gauge fuse link thats in the power wire witch goes to the key switch,fuel pump ect. be replaced with a in-line fuse? Or should I fine me another fuse link? If so, what amp fuse to start with without risking damage?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Fuses values that equal fusible links is a big debate that nobody can seem to agree on. If you want to try a fuse, it's going to have to be a maxi fuse(big). I would just replace the fusible link with another one.

They really give no trouble, and are a last ditch device to keep the truck from burning down when someone does something dumb and shorts the wiring out, or someone re-routes the wiring and it gets damaged, or to protect the wiring after an accident.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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10-4, I'll stick with the fuesable link, if I can find one.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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you should be able to find fuseable link at the parts stores in a roll just find the same size and measure out the same lengh as the factory one
 
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Yep, I did and it works fine now, thanks.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Fuse links are usually two wire sizes smaller than the main wire. 12 ga, replace with 14ga for the link.jd
 
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