Fuse link fun

• Aug 22, 2013

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FBBO team,

Well, I finally had to replace my 46 year old fuse-link on the 'ol 67 Coronet 440. I'll post a few pics on it, but this sucker lasted a very long time, and I'm going to keep the remains and make a plaque or something.
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Not that this is anything major, but considering how many posts I've read about the fuse-link on an A/C B Body machine being such a pain in keester, well I thought I should make a tribute to mine.........

 

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• Aug 22, 2013

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lol, I agree that is a marvel! most if you look at even in a sinister manner will go bad


Mike

 

• Aug 22, 2013

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i dont believe my 69 RR even has one of those things. what would be the worst case scenario without one of those?

 

• Aug 22, 2013

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what would be the worst case scenario without one of those?

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If things go south, burn/ignite the the main power wire into the car and then to the ammeter. Maybe roast some marshmallow's, songs by the fire....

You need to get one installed 69. In-line fuse would work just as well

 

• Aug 22, 2013

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I think it is fair to say that the fusible link pictured above has done it's job well.

 

• Aug 22, 2013

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kiwigtx said:

I think it is fair to say that the fusible link pictured above has done it's job well.

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....and it has. I will just keep it as a reminder that old stuff, done right, lasts ten times longer than any crap-ol-a sold today.

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69roadr said:

i dont believe my 69 RR even has one of those things. what would be the worst case scenario without one of those?

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......please add one ASAP sir. The unit is a slow-blow type, and given the AMETER issues that can arise, a fire can happen in dash when under load or not.......

 

• Aug 23, 2013

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Just for laughs..

Maybe the link NEVER WORKED in the first place? Have you considered that? ....Only joking

 

• Aug 23, 2013

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TekHousE said:

Just for laughs..

Maybe the link NEVER WORKED in the first place? Have you considered that? ....Only joking

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....the thought never crossed my mind.:eusa_wall: