Replace fusible link?

[DWinTX]

I have a 65 Coronet with a 318 poly that I have rebuilt. Bought a new engine harness from Year One but it didn't include the fusible link that runs off the starter relay, and they don't have one for a 65. I'm thinking about replacing it with a fuse and holder.

Anybody have any idea what size wire and fuse I need? I think the alternator is a 60 amp.

 

[oldbee]

Classic Industries has fusible links for like $20.

 

[texas69bee]

Autozone, Oreillys or Napa all have them.

 

[DWinTX]

Classic Industries has fusible links for like $20.

I didn't see one for a 65, just 66 and up. They may work, but I don't know if the gauges were different. Probably just the connectors?

Texas69Bee, thanks for the link. I have seen the MAD site. But I'm really thinking of switching to a fuse. Originality is not an issue and I don't like the idea of a wire that will just burn up.

 

[polywideblock]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stinger-Inl...080722?hash=item5d65098312:g:uQoAAOSwoJZXR0Ye

 

[Yatzee]

I have a 65 Coronet with a 318 poly that I have rebuilt. Bought a new engine harness from Year One but it didn't include the fusible link that runs off the starter relay, and they don't have one for a 65. I'm thinking about replacing it with a fuse and holder.

Anybody have any idea what size wire and fuse I need? I think the alternator is a 60 amp.

I'd go fuse but be careful in choosing the holder as it has been reported that some off shore types have poor connections and will arc after a time. This is especially true of the push in two prong type with the snap cover that keeps water out. Can't beat a good Buss type glass fuse and holder or a bridging blade type that screws in the holder. Don't forget a spare fuse.
Like this type mega fuse
http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/mega-fuse-holder

 

[440+6]

fusible links are available at any parts stores and they wont blow instantly like a regular fuse will, they do make time delay auto fuses also (slow blow)