Fuseable link

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by chrome yellow, Mar 3, 2018.

  1. chrome yellow

    chrome yellow Well-Known Member

    image.jpeg Can I use this to replace my fuse able link? 14 and 16 gauge I think? Thanks.
     
  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    No, that's the ford style . You need 85620 and 85621 which are the GM ones
     
  3. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

  4. chrome yellow

    chrome yellow Well-Known Member

    Thank you sir. And good point about the connectors. Didn't even think of that.
     
  5. chrome yellow

    chrome yellow Well-Known Member

    Searching the part number and basically it's just a smaller wire than the harness wire. Sure it will burn up but it won't be contained inside the covering like the original link. Kinda makes me nervous.
     
  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    That is the definition of a fusible link, a section of wire that is several sizes smaller than the one it is meant to protect. If you look in the Chassis manual, they state that.

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  7. chrome yellow

    chrome yellow Well-Known Member

    I understand Just seems wrong even though it isn't.
     
  8. Bluzilla

    Bluzilla a.k.a. "THE DOCTOR"

    Fusible link incorporates a fire resistant covering. Always use dedicated "Fusible Link" and not simply a standard primary wire of smaller gauge. It is also of a different metallurgy. Primary wire of the same gauge as fusible link will heat up to the point of melting insulation and will withstand more heat prior to actually burning apart, with the high potential of igniting a fire. Over the last 32 years of being in business I have seen my share of roasted automotive wiring. I do so much wiring repair and fabrication at the shop that I stock 10-20ft rolls.

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  9. chrome yellow

    chrome yellow Well-Known Member

    Great information. I appreciate it everyone.
     
  10. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

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