Electronics Need help wiring something up? Thinking of adding an electrical component to your car? Need help troubleshooting that wiring glitch?

Fusible Links 16???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 05:54 PM
  #1  
GM Man's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Denver CO
Car: 1986 2.8 Camaro
Engine: TPI 350
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Fusible Links 16???

So one of my fusible links is bad, and I want to replace all three at the starter.. All three have 16 labeled on them, and I did a search but didnt find what I was looking for.. Just wanted to get the correct size fusible links, so what would those be??

Thanks!!
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 06:17 PM
  #2  
sofakingdom's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Community Builder
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 27,879
Likes: 2,432
Car: Yes
Engine: Usually
Transmission: Sometimes
Axle/Gears: Behind me somewhere
Re: Fusible Links 16???

Prolly actually 1.6, not 16.

That would be, cross-sectional area of 1.6 sq mm.

1.6 sq mm is very close to 14 ga; which makes perfect sense, since fusible links are designed to protect the wire they're in, and as such, are usually 3 - 4 gauges smaller than the main wire (around 40 - 50% of the area); and the big red wires are about 10 ga.

So if you see em listed by wire gauge, look for 14 ga. Or, take your micrometer to the store, and look for ones that are around 1.25 mm (.050") diameter. (the copper, not the insulation)
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 06:35 PM
  #3  
GM Man's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Denver CO
Car: 1986 2.8 Camaro
Engine: TPI 350
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Re: Fusible Links 16???

Originally Posted by sofakingdom
Prolly actually 1.6, not 16.

That would be, cross-sectional area of 1.6 sq mm.

1.6 sq mm is very close to 14 ga; which makes perfect sense, since fusible links are designed to protect the wire they're in, and as such, are usually 3 - 4 gauges smaller than the main wire (around 40 - 50% of the area); and the big red wires are about 10 ga.

So if you see em listed by wire gauge, look for 14 ga. Or, take your micrometer to the store, and look for ones that are around 1.25 mm (.050") diameter. (the copper, not the insulation)
Awesome.. Thanks for the info!! I'll take a micrometer with me and go buy some.. Thats a good idea taking the micrometer..
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fanatic1074
Tech / General Engine
45
Oct 3, 2022 05:57 AM
3rd gen money
Electronics
6
Oct 11, 2019 09:57 PM
Ed1LE
Suspension and Chassis
8
Sep 30, 2018 09:14 AM
loud91rs
Camaros for Sale
7
Oct 5, 2015 10:05 PM
SavingPvtEric
Electronics
1
Sep 29, 2015 05:59 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:58 AM.