FreddyZ78 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I just bought a 78 280z 5 speed and the P.O. said he used it as a daily driver until it stopped turning on. I bought it for $700. When I tried to start it with a good battery it wouldn't turn over. My brother messed with these two blue wires in the picture and it turned on. I'm sure these aren't supposed to be there and it looks like there used to be something next to it. Can anyone tell me what was there before? And what I can do to get it started? I used some starter fluid and it turned on for a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyZ78 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 These are the wires my brother was moving around that got it to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Fusible links . But those are just wires . Should have two boxes look like these . Edited April 8, 2013 by Domzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyZ78 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Where would I get new ones or used ones? And what do they look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 You can pick up fusible link wire at any parts house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyZ78 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Just any would do? Are there any specific I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Here's a good start. You're right, there used to be something next to that link holder. Probably worth your while to figure out what the PO did to those wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyZ78 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 PO told me this was how he got it. He didn't seem to know much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyZ78 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Would these work? http://m.oreillyauto.com/mt/www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/DOR4/85627/N0220.oap?ck=Search_fusible+link_1209260_3150&ck=Search_fusible+link_1209260_3150&ck=Search_fusible+link_1209260_3150&keyword=fusible+link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The links are sized to the amount of current that they're designed to pass. They come in different sizes. This site seems about right for you, although the information about the red links is incorrect and/or incorrectly applied - http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fusiblelinks/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyZ78 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Do I use a red and a black or two blacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Check with your FSM . Think they are brown ( 40 amp. ) . I replaced my with MAXI fuses . Down load FSM and do some reading . Edited April 8, 2013 by Domzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The fusible link design used in the S30 is less than optimal for handling today's electrical needs (higher output alternators, electric fans, hi-power stereos, etc). My impression is that most people replace them with newer technology. The "maxi-fuse" solution is a popular upgrade. I replaced mine with 50- and 80-amp circuit breakers. Search "fusible link replacement" and you'll find lots of good ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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