fusable links

[Yaz]

i have NONE, and i want to put them in but instead i want to put in fuses, would that work? and if it could what size fuse can i use?

[gbarrett]

I just did that very thing to my 84 GW. The DSPO had removed them for whatever reason and a couple of weeks ago my wiring melted. I purchased a generic blade type fuse block and mounted it near the starter relay. I have an 8 gauge wire from the battery terminal feeding the fuse block. I ran the wire from the alternator to the fuse block also, that way if I need to remove or service the alternator, I can just remove that fuse and nothing else. I am also going to run an "always hot" wire for the radio so that if I need to do engine work or something, I can keep that circuit alive. I have also ran relays for the headlights and they are powered from the new fuse block as well. It makes things MUCH brighter.

Good Luck,

Greg

[Ralph]

gbarrett, can you snap a picture of the fuse block? That sounds like an excellent idea. Fusible links are for dinosaurs!

[Yaz]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ralph:
gbarrett, can you snap a picture of the fuse block? That sounds like an excellent idea. Fusible links are for dinosaurs!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

we own dinosaurs! :D

[gbarrett]

I'll try to get a pic posted this weekend. Email or post if you have questions.

Greg

[PAJEEPER]

gbarrett,
I am very interested in how you did the headlight relay setup. I've noticed on my FSJ's that the headlight wiring guage is not big enough and system is not well designed. The relay setup is just what I need.What type of fuses does your fuse box use? How big of one do you need to take the place of the fuseable link?

[gbarrett]

The fuse block is a six circuit fuse block from Advance Auto. It has a main terminal that feeds all of the block and individual blade type connections for each circuit. It uses the blade type fuses. Currently, I'm using a 30 amp fuse for the headlights. I wired from the original headlight wiring to the relay so I can still use the original switch. Since the wiring from the headlight to the fuse block is only about 3 feet, there is much less voltage drop therefore much brighter lights. I'm using one circuit for the feed from what originally went to the battery connection on the starter relay to the key switch and factory fuse block, another circiut for the alternator - the original wiring toasted a few weeks ago so it's wired straight to here, another circuit goes to the headlights, another to my smaller front lights, and another for my power amp which is installed behind the cargo panel on the passengers side. I still have a circuit or two left over and I'll probably use them for an "always on" lighter for my cell phone charger or something similar.

[ August 18, 2001: Message edited by: gbarrett ]