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skysky
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Aug 2, 2012, 3:39 PM
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I have a 99 Intrigue with a 3.8. My fusible links at the starter got fried due to an error in installing the starter which allowed the ground on the block to contact the power stud. This has been resolved but it seems nobody in my area including the GM dealership carries the fusible links for my car. I have soldered in two maxi fuse holders with 6ga wire on them but I need to know what the amperage rating of those links are. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Hammer Time
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Aug 2, 2012, 3:48 PM
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Fusible link wire is sold in short pieces or on a roll at most auto parts stores. You should have no trouble finding some.
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Aug 2, 2012, 6:47 PM
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HT, I know the OP and he lives in the same town as I do. When he called me I told him to post here as I don't have alldata now. He works at an Oreilleys and called the other parts stores in this town including the only GM dealer. He got nowhere. If they have it here nobody with enough intelligence knows what the hell it is. I personally verified this myself and was amazed. I figured same as you did. Can you find a listing for the amperage?
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Aug 2, 2012, 7:04 PM
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Usually a fusible link is 4 gauges smaller than the wire it is inline with.
For example:
If the circuit the link is protecting uses 16 gauge wire, then the link would be 20 gauge.
It would be a lot easier to use fusible link sized accordingly than trying to figure out how many amps is on the circuit and using a fuse. GM used 3 types of links on that one: blue, black, and rust.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 2, 2012, 7:16 PM)
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Aug 2, 2012, 7:14 PM
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thanks guys. I will call him and tell him to check it out.
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Aug 2, 2012, 7:20 PM
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I would imagine he will want me to install them since I have the soldering gear. Thanks for the tip. He should be on soon to see what has been posted. Thanks.
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Aug 2, 2012, 7:23 PM
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Fusible links are not rated by amps.
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Aug 2, 2012, 7:25 PM
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How does the length change the melting point?
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Aug 2, 2012, 7:32 PM
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You should ask an engineer that question. I am just relaying what I read and been trained when making fusible link repairs.
Here are some FAQ:
http://whiteproducts.com/fusible-faqs.shtml
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Aug 2, 2012, 7:52 PM
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Learn something new everyday. Good info 
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 2, 2012, 7:54 PM)
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