I need some help with the battery cables
 

This will be long so be warned.. This all started because the sheathing on the fusible link coming off the battery was missing or melted off but the wire inside was good so I put some silicone sleeve over it and was going to try to run it. I have decided that I did not want to try that so I am wanting to buy/build all new cables and convert to top post battery with "Military style" terminals. Coming off of the battery, there are 2 wires. A black wire with a male wetherpack (WP) and an orange wire with a female WP. They go to corresponding WP plugs on the frame rail below the A/C line. My initial thought was buy the 2 long battery cables with 3/8 rings to connect at the battery terminal then run 2 smaller 12GA wires with correct WP terminals but instead of the fusible link, I would run an inline fuse like this, and like the factory setup:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...be62988502.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...99034ef36a.jpg


But I decided to open the factory loom and found that the 2 WP terminals at the frame rail are a separate run to an inline fuse already in the stock wiring harness like this:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...bade709a90.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...70646d1ecd.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...40bf39bc7f.jpg

This is all for the small harness that runs the fans and I don't know what else. Its all connected to this relay, also mounted on the passenger side.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...c63ecadb9d.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...b4052c65be.jpg

So, can I go ahead and "delete" the fusible link and run that orange wire to an inline fuse if there is already a fuse on that line? I enjoy some wiring but this has me confused. This is on an all original 88 TPI 305 5 speed car. All factory wiring. Can someone help me out on this?

Re: I need some help with the battery cables
 

Bump. Anyone?

Re: I need some help with the battery cables
 

Just replace the fusible link with a fresh one, you can get them from summit.

Re: I need some help with the battery cables
 

I will look into it. I don't have crimpers to do those terminals and GM ran the fusible link straight into that weatherpack terminal.

Re: I need some help with the battery cables
 

https://www.astrotools.com/product/2...accessory-set/

That kit is sold under a lot of different brands but I think they're the oem. I have a Pertronix branded one, very nice kit for the money.

Re: I need some help with the battery cables
 

:crazy:
Sorry I am recovering from some On-Going Brain Injuries...

I want to try and Help you, But you need to try an Help me First Please.
:nod:

Please tell us the Following:
-Production Year:
-Division Make:
-Production Model:
-Trim Level:
-Engine RPO:
-Transmission RPO:

Please re-orient the First Two Images 90-Degrees, so that I do not need to turn My Head so abruptly.
:nod:

Thank You very much!
:)
I will Look up the Official GM Wiring Diagrams for your Vehicle, and compare it to your Battery/ Power Cable Images...
Then provide you some recommendations for proceeding in the appropriate direction for Electrical Repairs.
:nod:

Re: I need some help with the battery cables
 

Oops, I changed the pictures.


-Production Year: 1988
-Division Make: Chevrolet
-Production Model: Camaro
-Trim Level: Iroc-z
-Engine RPO: Was an LB9 305 car but now an L98
-Transmission RPO: MM5/MK6 manual T5

Thanks for any help you can offer and I hope your medical situation improves, from what I've read on here you are a WEALTH of information

Re: I need some help with the battery cables
 

Well we are going to have to possibly separate or break things down for ease of understanding...

But here is part of the Power Distribution below:


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...7924150b84.png