Outer Limits 4x4 Board

hi guys,does anybody know what the fusible link on the positve terminal is for?i would like to do away with the original terminal set up and do something a little neater and to make it easier to connect accessories.can i do away with it or replace it with another set up.thanx in advance.

It will be going to your alternator and is there to prevent a fire (should the worst happen....)

I wouldn't advise removing it, but you could replace it with a different type of fusible link.

murcod wrote:It will be going to your alternator and is there to prevent a fire (should the worst happen....)

I wouldn't advise removing it, but you could replace it with a different type of fusible link.

Yes. Fuses are not installed to protect equipment - they're there to protect the wires. If a short circuit happens, and large currents flow, wires can heat to the point that they permanently damage their insulation and, worst case, catch fire. Remember, a car battery can generate enough current to weld.

A fuse/fusible link/breaker is installed to interrupt the current before the wire is damaged - or anything else. Car manufacturers don't spend a cent if they don't have to - these links aren't installed because they look good.

could i use heavy duty in line fuses instead,like the ones jaycar sell.how do i determine what amp fuse i need if i can.regards.

When I rewired the alternator on my old Feroza I simply reused the fusible link section. You could do that unless it's not in good nick?

You could replace it with a good quality fuse but the wire link might behave like a "slow blow" fuse- whereas most heavy duty auto fuses are of the "fast blow" type.

If you did replace it something like this would be a good option


http://www.projecta.com.au/catalogue/cid/35/asset_id/84

You can then select various fuses to suit. I'd be thinking of at least 100-> 150Amp for your alternator?

thanx murcod.yeh i think i will do away with the original coz it doesnt look the best.the projecta terminal looks good,would look neat to.i had a look at the fusible link today and theres 4 cables goin to it.the main one is about 2 gauge wich i say would be going to the altenator but i dont think its running through the fusible link coz its connected to the positive by its own lug if you know what i mean.then theres one that is about 8 gauge,then two more smaller than this wich would probaly be about 6 gauge,they i think are running through the fusible link. i had a look in the gregorys today and from the diagrams it looked like that the fusible link that im talking about is for the power windows,sunroof,mirrors and rear door lock wich i havnt got.dunno if this makes sense.regards.