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Fusible link (1/3)
6/1/05 1:46pm

74-454

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After I replaced my starter last week (see other post "hot start blues"), It was suggested to take a good look at the fusible link.

Well, here's a picture of the main one, at the starter. The exposed one, on the left, was also covered with a rubber bushing, but it was cracked by age, not blowned by over heat (I think).

Is this a danger to leave it exposed like that, or I should 1)tape it 2)replace only the bushing or 3) replace the whole fusible link.

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Fusible link (2/3)
6/1/05 5:50pm

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1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

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Anytime you have a bare electrical hot lead, it is a possible problem. You MUST cover it up. Tape works for a short time, but can deteriorate quickly. Heat shrink or friction tape is better. A vacuum line split and installed over the wire also works, if taped or sealed. You can also coat it with a bit of silicone gasket sealer, or a liquid rubber.

No matter what you do, clean it with some brake parts cleaner first. This leaves no residue, and the adhesive will stick better and longer.

Fusible link (3/3)
6/1/05 6:06pm

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I would make sure that nice shiny bolt in that picture is covered with something,to keep it from rubbing on that cable too

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