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Hello there,
In 2015 I eliminated the ammeter in my Charger and 75 Power Wagon. I also put 10g wires from the alternator to the starter relay using a fusible link at the end of each. The interior of each were powered by another 10g wire ran through a drilled hole in the bulkhead. Those also had fusible links.
Today I did a similar thing to my Brother in Law's 72 Duster.
The alternator charge wire still uses a fusible link but when I looking around for some stuff, I found THESE:
So for the Duster, I soldered in one and used a 30 amp fuse.
Now, on the Charger....I still have the fusible link. I am tempted to step back and change the fusible link here to the inline fuse, also with a 30 amp fuse.
I'd like opinions on this. To me, it seems that having the inline fuse is better because if it blows, the repairs might be easier and may not require soldering. I'm just thinking of the scenario of being away from home with minimal tools....
The red wire in the middle is the interior power wire.
In 2015 I eliminated the ammeter in my Charger and 75 Power Wagon. I also put 10g wires from the alternator to the starter relay using a fusible link at the end of each. The interior of each were powered by another 10g wire ran through a drilled hole in the bulkhead. Those also had fusible links.
Today I did a similar thing to my Brother in Law's 72 Duster.
The alternator charge wire still uses a fusible link but when I looking around for some stuff, I found THESE:
So for the Duster, I soldered in one and used a 30 amp fuse.
Now, on the Charger....I still have the fusible link. I am tempted to step back and change the fusible link here to the inline fuse, also with a 30 amp fuse.
I'd like opinions on this. To me, it seems that having the inline fuse is better because if it blows, the repairs might be easier and may not require soldering. I'm just thinking of the scenario of being away from home with minimal tools....
The red wire in the middle is the interior power wire.