Re: Fusible link 'nodes'
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Re: Fusible link 'nodes'



Gentlemen,

On my 1981 Eagle there are two fusible link 'nodes'/links on the ps side inner fender well near the starter solenoid. Forgive my electrical ignorance for missing that day/year in class. The rubber nodes/links are the same size, one connected to an apx 12-14 gauge red wire with a white stripe. The other to a similar gauge red wire. They both are fitted to the wiring harness in the same tree as the alternator. They need to be replaced because the original insulation and the fusible link wire unions are in sad shape.

My question is what is the load rating on these links ? Or is the answer the obvious that the rating is determined by the wire gauge.... Then what is the operational difference between fusible link wire and wire with a link 'node' in it ? I have some after market bubble pack fusible links to use as replacements. It is a bit difficult to use the existing wiring as a reference as this vehicles wiring appears to have been previously 'modified' by someone who may have less electrical experience (possible ?) than I as it appears in most cases, they installed a heaver gauge fusible wire than the wiring diagram at least indicates.

Thanks.

Clarence
1981 Eagle Sport Wagon
1992 Subaru SVX
1965 Jaguar 4.2 MKX

1968 Subaru 360




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