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[xrocketengineer]

 

Glad to know that you could fix the problem. However, if you used a regular piece of wire it will not provide any protection as the fusible link does. Shop, around and you might find a suitable replacement.

Hi again

Can I ask what gauge of fusible link wire you used? Or what amps rating?

Thanks

David

 

This is what I used since it seemed to be about the same gauge as the original. Apparently, the general rule for the fusible link gauge is that it should be 4 gauges smaller than the wiring being protected. So, the length and gauge should be the same as the factory installation for the proper protection. 

 

https://www.oreillya...niversal)&pos=2

 

I could not find anything in Minispares or Somerford and Amazon.co.uk had huge sizes and expensive.

 

Amazon US has one at a more reasonable price that you might be able to get if you can not get something locally:

 

 https://www.amazon.c...PVNV1NSG8W5Z0F1

[Wriggler]

 

 

Glad to know that you could fix the problem. However, if you used a regular piece of wire it will not provide any protection as the fusible link does. Shop, around and you might find a suitable replacement.

Hi again

Can I ask what gauge of fusible link wire you used? Or what amps rating?

Thanks

David

 

This is what I used since it seemed to be about the same gauge as the original. Apparently, the general rule for the fusible link gauge is that it should be 4 gauges smaller than the wiring being protected. So, the length and gauge should be the same as the factory installation for the proper protection. 

 

https://www.oreillya...niversal)&pos=2

 

I could not find anything in Minispares or Somerford and Amazon.co.uk had huge sizes and expensive.

 

Amazon US has one at a more reasonable price that you might be able to get if you can not get something locally:

 

 https://www.amazon.c...PVNV1NSG8W5Z0F1

 

Excellent!

 

Thanks for that.  I'll see what I can find.