What's the amperage of the fusible links?

[Dave G]

90 or 91 Festiva - If I were to replace the fusible links with plug-in fuses, what amperage(s) should I get? It's not written on the side of the box, nor could I find it in the Haynes manual.

[stefan]

Just search i asked this not too long ago



40 in the middle, 30s on the outside

[25Horseplay]

PM Packrat he did this swap before.

[Dave G]

Searching in here turned up some conflicting information. I don't have the links available, but there were two matching recommendations from two guys who I *think* are pretty knowledgeable, that being two 15s and a 35. However, the "Pacific" fuses that fit come in 10 amp increments, from 20 through 100.

(Info: http://www.autoshop101.com/trainmodu...ction/115.html ) (The 20 amp is not shown on that table, but I saw them at the parts store)

So based on that it looks like Stefan has 2 30s and a 40, both of which are too big.

I'll probably try a couple 20s and a 30... Just wondering if anyone has a definitive answer.

[stefan]

well thats what matt recommended here so thats what i went with

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6066

[F3BZ]

EGI (brown)-15A MAIN (red)-25A HEAD(brown)-15A

[Dave G]

EGI (brown)-15A MAIN (red)-25A HEAD(brown)-15A

OK, so in "Pacific" fuses that would have to be two 20s and a 30, eh?

[stefan]

I thought i read in one of those posts that originally ford recommended those sizes but then they changed there mind and issued some update to use a bigger size.

[F3BZ]

can't say it would make a whole lotta diff. i'd think the wire size would handle 5 extra A without melting before the fuse blew but that's just my non-electrical opinion.

[Quickslick4444]

i got 2 20's and a 40 ... yikes .. thin it will be fine?

[Dave G]

Finally getting around to testing this - I've just put in 2 20's and a 30 in the yellow car, and all seems to be well, with every electrical thing turned on & driving. I'm carrying around the old links just in case.

Also, I found things that were actually labeled as "fusible links" instead of "fuses" at Advance Auto Parts. They have a pretty long strip of copper in them instead of just the short piece.

I shall report back after a while

[hihobmw]

Ford had a update info in 1992 i think, where they recommended changing the 25 to a 35 amp as it would sometimes blow and stall the car