Electrical and fusible links

Asked by Jnice101 Dec 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM about the 1980 Dodge D-Series

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi everyone,
I am in the process of replacing some fusible links
in my 1984 dodge d150 318/auto.
I am replacing where it comes off the battery the  
splits into 4 separate fusible links.
The wires are ignition feed, ignition switch feed,
battery feed, and alternator charge wire. Since I'm
replacing with fuses I'm wondering what amp
fuses I need for each one. Also do I need a mega
fuse for the main wire feeding the 4. If so what
size. I plan on replacing with jcase or slow blow
fuses.

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beatupchevy answered 4 years ago

It's usually best to go with how things were designed , To take on a job like that and have to ask questions here sounds repugnant , I guess you could go with any mega fuse block with 80 amp fuses ,.

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Jnice101 answered 4 years ago

You have to ask questions in order to learn right? I'm tied on what to use. I believe I have a 60 amp alternator but the rest I'm not sure if I should base the fuse size off wire gauge or not. I want fuses for ease of sourcing blown fuses and replacements. Jcase slow blow fuses are rather similar in they can handle power spikes without blowing right away.

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beatupchevy answered 4 years ago

fusible links don't blow unless you have a problem , they shouldn't be "poppin' " at all .And it would probably be cheaper and easier to put in the links . I'd even get them from the dealer as most anything after market can be junk

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