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Yet another fusible link wire question.... #476618
09/22/09 01:51 PM
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So I need to replace the fusible link wire on our 65 Coronet it’s got a 440 with Mopar Electronic ignition. I replaced it once with a 16 ga. wire from NAPA and seems to have burned out again. Is 16 ga too small? I am thinking of trying 12 or 14 ga, anyone have an opinon?

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stock is 16... it should be enough... are you sure you don't have a short around ?


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Re: Yet another fusible link wire question.... [Re: NachoRT74] #476620
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The napa FL may have been defective but I would search for where/why too much current was flowing as opposed to using a larger one.


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Re: Yet another fusible link wire question.... [Re: Joe Grippo] #476621
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My '65 Coronet has a MP electronic ignition and it still has the ORIGINAL fuseable link and wiring. Absolutely no electrical problems. I did clean the firewall connectors though.


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Re: Yet another fusible link wire question.... [Re: rbstroker] #476622
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Quote:

My '65 Coronet has a MP electronic ignition and it still has the ORIGINAL fuseable link and wiring.




More info...Ours HAD the original FL until a reversed +/- battery cable mishap fried it. I replaced it with another 16ga and it seemed ok for a few short trips then it appears to have burned again. Jumping it with some test leads would get it started again. I guessed the original to be 16ga. I thought I might have guessed wrong so was wondering if I went too small on the replacement. Are we thinking a possible short somewhere else is the culprit? Any thoughts on where to check first? Thanks for the replies.....

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Re: Yet another fusible link wire question.... [Re: Joe Grippo] #476623
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So any ideas on what could have shorted out after the above battery scenario? The car did run fine when I put on the new link wire...at least for a few short trips....

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I've seen quite a few postings about the bulkhead connectors corroding and causing problems.


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