what is this part

[69roadr]

was fiddling around under the hood (1969 RR 383), and saw this part hooked up to my starter solenoid. (the silver rectangular part w/2 red wires connected). is this some type of fusible link? as far as i know, my car doesn't have any fusible links.

 

[dpstark2]

Looks like somebody wired in a circuit breaker instead of a fusible link. Gross.

 

[Ron Ward]

Looks like somebody wired in a circuit breaker instead of a fusible link. Gross.

Yup.... 'Zactly what that is....

 

[69roadr]

so, there should be a fusible link in place of that circuit breaker? is that the only place i need one?

 

[dpstark2]

If it's stock wiring, yes, it looks like the right place. But beware- somebody has clearly hacked on that before.

 

[monaco66coupe]

Apparently the original got burned up. The Question is was the short repaired?

 

[ChrycoDUDE]

Whew, ya someone did something nasty there. I'd want to know why, too.

 

[69roadr]

If it's stock wiring, yes, it looks like the right place. But beware- somebody has clearly hacked on that before.

the under dash wiring was hacked up pretty good. replaced that with new M&H wiring harness. all the other wiring under hood and rear looked good. btw, the car runs great and never had any electrical issues with burnt wires. having said that, i will replace that circuit breaker with a fusible link.