New generation fusible links.

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Post by Gannon » Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:52 pm

Just had a brainwave (which means that my previous information may be incorrect)

I did some Google-ing and discovered that the fusible link must be 4 'gauges' smaller than the cable it is protecting

So a 0.5mm2 FL is 20 gauge. So the wire it protects is 16 gauge or 1.3mm2 or more likely 1.25mm2 which requires a 15A fuse
Next one, 0.85mm2 FL is 18g. So the wire it protects is 14 gauge or 2.0mm2 which requires a 25A fuse
The next one, 1.25mm2 FL is 16g. So the wire it protects is 12 gauge or 3.0mm2 which requires a 40A fuse
The last one, 2.0mm2 FL is 12g. So the wire it protects is 8.0mm2 which requires a 50A fuse


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Post by steptoe » Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:56 pm

Does this info back up your trained brain and not a wrong thing set by someone capable of dong so ? Makes some good sense though.

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Post by Gannon » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:00 pm

That post still requires editing, just found more conflicting information

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Post by Alex » Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:14 am

i ran these bad boys in my wagon and in my patrol(circuit breakers) to replace the crappy wire fusible links.

they work great.

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Post by El_Freddo » Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:34 am

Alex wrote:i ran these bad boys in my wagon and in my patrol(circuit breakers) to replace the crappy wire fusible links.

they work great.
Got any more info on fuse sizes used??

I swung by Jaycar - they had circuit breakers up to 35 amps - the next size was 70 amps in a design that I much preferred, but as I wasn't sure what was needed I didn't make a purchase.

Gannon, thanks for the run around to collect information - this is one area (including stereos) that I'm not really good with!

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Post by Gannon » Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:45 pm

Breakthrough!!!!


I had a chat to an auto electrician and he said that simply match the colours.

So simply replace the Green, Red, Black and Blue fusible links with 40A Green, 50A Red, 80A Black and 100A Blue FLF or AFF style fuses and all should be sweet

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Post by El_Freddo » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:08 pm

Sweet. Thanks Gannon. Now to see if they actually fit the spades as the distance might be different on the L's and the new fusible links as pictured above.

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Post by steptoe » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:25 pm

mmm..sort of fool proof the old colour coding system. Well done Gannon in getting some closure on this topic

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Post by Gannon » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:44 pm

Yeah they will be different. Will require a dedicated fuse holder
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Post by TOONGA » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:22 pm

Im using those type of fuses in my brumby as fusable links they plug directly into the little black box. Im pretty sure they would slip straight into the L series one as well.

I got mine from under the bonnet of a ford at the wreckers free of charge, they are around 6 dollars each at super cheap

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Post by GOD » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:57 pm

Yep, the ones like in Gannon's pic plug straight into an L Series. The only thing to note is the depth of the slot down the middle - the one pictured is fine, but some (eg old Narva) have a much shallower slot, and won't go into the L fuse box.

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Post by Gannon » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:39 pm

Wow this is great news, i would never have thought they would fit
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Post by TOONGA » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:45 pm

yep Ive had mine in since the EJ20 went in I haven't had a problem either. and it is even better to know that I can upgrade from the 30 amp ones Im using :)

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Post by steptoe » Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:16 am

what colour are your 30Amps Jules

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Post by TOONGA » Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:51 am

they are a light pink colour and the only place Ive ever seen them is under the bonnet of late model fords.

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Post by GOD » Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:37 pm

TOONGA wrote:they are a light pink colour and the only place Ive ever seen them is under the bonnet of late model fords.

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My EF Falcon definitely had these sort of fusible links, and I think the EB and BA did as well, in a few different ratings. And car parts shops of course, but they can get a bit pricey if you're melting one every second day :eek:

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Post by FROG » Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:54 pm

Mazda 121 bubble too fir sure and Im sure more mazdas have them too
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Post by David D » Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:54 pm

Awesome. I've not been able to source replacement old-style fusible links so now I know what I can use. Thanks guys.

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Post by El_Freddo » Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:59 pm

Do the libertys use these fuses as well or is it only later models of other makes that seem to?

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Post by Gannon » Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:30 am

There is at least one of these in a Gen1 Liberty, i think it may be red.

I'll check this afternoon
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