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Technical Shop => Electrical & Audio => Topic started by: gpm6367 on April 15, 2020, 09:16:07 AM

Title: Fusible link
Post by: gpm6367 on April 15, 2020, 09:16:07 AM
I have a 71 R/T with a 383 and I am reinstalling a fusible link to the starter solenoid which had been removed at some point and the car is history.

Can someone take a photo of the plug that is on the harness that the fusible link plugs into?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: Chryco Psycho on April 15, 2020, 09:30:47 AM
https://forum.e-bodies.org/electrical-and-audio/11/71-challenger-blew-fusible-link-after-servicing-the-grounds/15743/

pictures in here
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: anlauto on April 15, 2020, 09:36:53 AM
Here's a picture of the link....it just plugs in the headlight harness, to the main red wire, then bolts to the main stud on the starter relay.
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: B and A Bill on April 15, 2020, 09:44:36 AM
I found the correct "looking" (actually has the little flag that states "fusible link") part here: https://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product/fusible-link-70-71-e-body-71-b-body/

Does anybody know where we can source the connector to repair the headlight harness?
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: JS29 on April 15, 2020, 11:49:43 AM
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Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: B and A Bill on April 15, 2020, 11:59:22 AM
Quote from: JS29 on April 15, 2020, 11:49:43 AM
@BandAbill         Year one, Use promo code APR15 today and get 30% off. :yes:

This: https://www.yearone.com/Product/challenger-cuda/ru346#prettyPhoto is the only one I find there. Isn't that wire 10 or 12 gauge?
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: JS29 on April 15, 2020, 12:11:28 PM
M&H make all there wiring, You may be able to contact them an see.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: gpm6367 on April 15, 2020, 01:32:07 PM
I bought the fusible link from Rossville. But someone cut the connector off the red wire, added an eyelet, and bolted it directly to the solenoid.

I need the connector (plug) to add back to red wire so I can plug fusible link back into on harness.
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: gpm6367 on April 15, 2020, 01:33:24 PM
Quote from: B and A Bill on April 15, 2020, 09:44:36 AM

Does anybody know where we can source the connector to repair the headlight harness?

What he said!
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: anlauto on April 15, 2020, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: gpm6367 on April 15, 2020, 01:33:24 PM
Quote from: B and A Bill on April 15, 2020, 09:44:36 AM

Does anybody know where we can source the connector to repair the headlight harness?

What he said!

Do you mean something like this ?  https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Female-One-Way-Nylon-Wire-Wiring-Harness-Connector-Housing-Mopar-1955-1976-NOS/192475022074?hash=item2cd067c2fa:g:FbcAAOSwIsxbrOCB&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: B and A Bill on April 15, 2020, 02:27:08 PM
Quote from: anlauto on April 15, 2020, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: gpm6367 on April 15, 2020, 01:33:24 PM
Quote from: B and A Bill on April 15, 2020, 09:44:36 AM

Does anybody know where we can source the connector to repair the headlight harness?

What he said!

Do you mean something like this ?  https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Female-One-Way-Nylon-Wire-Wiring-Harness-Connector-Housing-Mopar-1955-1976-NOS/192475022074?hash=item2cd067c2fa:g:FbcAAOSwIsxbrOCB&vxp=mtr

That is for 14-16ga wire. I think we are looking for one that includes a 10-12ga crimp connector.
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: gpm6367 on April 15, 2020, 06:50:38 PM
That certainly looks like it!

Are originals white? The plug on fusible link is black.
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: anlauto on April 15, 2020, 07:24:03 PM
That was just a quick sample I found in about 30sec on eBay ....I never looked to see what size wire it was for, nor did I care that it was white....originals were black.

I was just asking if that is what you meant  :dunno:
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: B and A Bill on April 15, 2020, 08:15:00 PM
Quote from: anlauto on April 15, 2020, 07:24:03 PM
That was just a quick sample I found in about 30sec on eBay ....I never looked to see what size wire it was for, nor did I care that it was white....originals were black.

I was just asking if that is what you meant  :dunno:

Yep, thats it. But, with a 10ga crimp-connector.
I am not above shoving a 10ga wire in that one, and soldering for good measure (a purist I am not, LOL).
But, it would be nice to find the 10ga version if for nothing other than simplicity.
Title: Re: Fusible link
Post by: gpm6367 on April 18, 2020, 07:50:03 PM
The fusible link is 16 gauge wire. Does that mean the line coming off the harness is 16 gauge also?