Simple wiring question

MikeP84 · 2018-01-29 22:01:43

I believe these are resistors, am I correct? https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20180128_175356_5c65a595a4d8af957eeec6679704932a1c1cbc42.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20170810_211040_cc93d68e346a7b28a52d749d75c1863e143d1c0f.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-20170810_205308_fda15d7ad9c90d8aaa0369bcb12ac5caf1621f8e.jpg

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Jan 29, 2018 | 05:01 PM

MikeP84

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Simple wiring question

I believe these are resistors, am I correct?

Jan 29, 2018 | 06:14 PM

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Fusible Link Slices Points. Sacrificial Wire (Rugged Fuses)

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Jan 29, 2018 | 06:49 PM

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Ok, because one of the wires leading to it broke so I will have to replace them. Any advice?

Jan 29, 2018 | 07:05 PM

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Match the Replacement with wire Gauge with the original including Length +-, the wire gauge has to be the same it is a fuse. If you have enough of the Old broken off to reach your points and it's not Fried you may be able to reuse it. Whether you replace or Reuse NO CHEAP BUTT CONNECTORS
I prefer to Crimp a Splice Collar, Soldier & Shrink Wrap (the kind that Oozes Sealant) But others have Voiced they Like and use the crimp and Shrink Connectors. I also would Zip Tie the old Splice Point to your repair So in Future you have a Gauge Reference

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Jan 29, 2018 | 07:40 PM

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Ok thank you! Yes I prefer the solder and heat shrink method myself but there isnt enough wire left to fit it. Any idea where I can get them?

Jan 29, 2018 | 07:47 PM

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Ok thank you! Yes I prefer the solder and heat shrink method myself but there isnt enough wire left to fit it. Any idea where I can get them?

It's a Bulk Wire thing. a good Parts store should have it, or a Heavy Truck Repair Shop they are all over Heavy Trucks.

Maybe a Bone Yard find a Good donor car

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Jan 29, 2018 | 07:59 PM

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I understand their importance but are there any updated versions that I could use instead?

Jan 29, 2018 | 08:12 PM

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I understand their importance but are there any updated versions that I could use instead?

I'm not Sure if there is a Newer Style of Fusible Link. I have only replaced 3 in 35 years 1 in my Camaro in High School 1 in a over the Road truck in the 80's and 1 in a 85 Vette after a crash when I was at the Dealership.