[Spridgets] Auto Experts: Not LBC but stupid fuseable link needed for my truck..ugh.

[Linda Grunthaner]

Hi Tom,
Does yours look like this BTW Lynchberg Nissan no longer makes and sells
them but he said it was mm links so you should be able to make yours.

http://datnissparts.com/x-fusible-link-assy-for-datsun-nissan-720-pickup-24022-10w00-can-replace-24022-06w11/

Linda

On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 4:03 PM Tom Springer <tomspringer at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Hmm...tell me more. I have a 2013 Nissan Frontier and recently the radio,
> mirrors, rear defog, and two power terminals went dead...not the fuses. I
> read the term fuseable link while searching the 'net, but the local dealer
> had no idea what I was talking about.
> Tom
>
> On June 12, 2019 at 2:18 AM Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> List,
> I was able to buy the last handmade fuseable link for my mini truck and
> she is back to being my daily driver. I learned a lot and grateful for the
> knowledge. I bought it from Lynchburg Nissan as one of the parts guys was
> making them for years being an owner of a Nissan mini truck too!. He gave
> me instructions to make them too as they are metric links. I saw a burn on
> one of my connectors and I'm sure it was because the ac hose lays onto it
> and presses into the battery terminal being someone clamped a rubber gasket
> onto the battery terminal. I'll make a few soon so I can get them to those
> in need being it is somewhat common on these old trucks.
> Thanks as always for your continued support on all car stuff,
> Linda
>
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>
> On Sun, Apr 14, 2019 at 10:18 AM Linda Grunthaner < grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I have exhausted all sites stores and groups for this nasty bugger called
>> a fuseable link which to me is just a wire. I'll make one after I exhaust
>> all other efforts but prefer not to open up my wiring harness and solder
>> in.
>>
>> I need this " looks like" image in link, 5 wires called fuseable links
>> which to me is just a thinner than connected to wire at 6" long:
>>
>> Why can't I just use wire that is 6" long (I read they need to be 6"
>> long) and just the 4 gauges smaller than what they go into? At the very
>> bottom is a nice youtube of a guy soldering them in and he made the most
>> sense.
>>
>> What did MG and Austin Healey do to not require them in our Spridgets?
>> Many thanks as always school me on what Spridgets use to not need these.
>> Linda
>> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>> Knowledge is power, repairs are a PITA : )
>>
>>
>> http://datnissparts.com/fusible-link-assy-for-datsun-nissan-720-pickup-24022-10w00-can-replace-24022-06w11/
>>
>> This site from Autozone shows how to make one:
>> link
>>
>>
>> https://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Nissan-Pick-ups-and-Pathfinder-1970-1988/CIRCUIT-PROTECTION/Fusible-Link/_/P-0900c1528004f5e4
>>
>> I guess I can get them in every color so I don't end up confused on my
>> harness:
>>
>> https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/lighting---electrical-16777/fuses-16615/fusible-link--universal--17516/12af23bde667
>>
>>
>> Youtube a guy solders in his own.
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SpsSRGfDQI
>>
>>
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>>
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