pledgekincaid Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Hi everyone. I am looking for help with the fusible link upgrade. I keep looking for guidance but everything points to the atlanticz walk through. Unfortunately I get an error when trying to access the site, server not found type deal. Everything else I find isn't giving me clear answers. I have a 1976 280z and am replacing my fusible links with a mini ANL fuse block. I have stripped the harness back and have my 4awg live line ready to hook up. What I am looking for is what fuse amperage I need to replace the links. Any and all help will come much appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyitsrama Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 If you land on a dead link online, attempt to use the WayBackMachine to see if there is a snapshot archived. https://web.archive.org/web/20150315071026/http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fusiblelinks/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledgekincaid Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thank you for the link rama! Now if I understand this correctly, since I am converting to carbs, I should be able to drop the ignition efi link entirely right? I have no problem wiring it in either way, but less wires is better in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leskinen Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hi Here is a pics of my setup. I can check the fuze sizes per electric circuit if you still need them next time when I visit my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thank you for the link rama! Now if I understand this correctly, since I am converting to carbs, I should be able to drop the ignition efi link entirely right? I have no problem wiring it in either way, but less wires is better in my eyes. You meant "incorrectly". The EFI link isn't even in that fusible link block you're replacing. The red link on the atlanticz page is rated too high for the one it's replacing. The gauges are shown in the FSM. Brown is lower gauge (lower current capability) than both green and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledgekincaid Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 So the ignition EFI link serves which system? If I have removed the EFI system, wouldn't that link have no purpose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leskinen Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) At least in my 1975 280z the efi (injection) +12V wire runs directly from battery postive with it's own fusible link in line with the wire. The wires to the fusible "boxes" are 2x ignition wires, batt wire (from alternator) and head light wires. Others may correct if I am wrong. Edited September 5, 2016 by Leskinen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 So the ignition EFI link serves which system? If I have removed the EFI system, wouldn't that link have no purpose? There's an ignition link. And there's an EFI link. There is no "ignition EFI" link. The free downloads on nicoclub have diagrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledgekincaid Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 NewZed, I'm just using the reference for the atlanticz link above. It shows an alternator- ignition relay, ignition switch, headlight switch, and EFI ignition relay. That's why I am referring to an EFI ignition link. I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 The guys that put that site together did great work and provided a very valuable service for all of us. But they made a few mistakes. Probably thinking about the link colors when they were putting their labels on (EFI and IGN are both Green). There are are actually clues if you look at everything in the picture. Nissan built the cars. Use their diagrams to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledgekincaid Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 Ah okay. That makes sense, I totally skipped over the little diagram at the bottom. Thank you for the clarification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbryan Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hi, Can anyone who has done the conversion give me a brand name and website for a good two and four fuse blocks? I have a 260z that needs upgrading and down the line a 280z if needed. Leskinen where did you get your block? Thanks, JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leskinen Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hi, Can anyone who has done the conversion give me a brand name and website for a good two and four fuse blocks? I have a 260z that needs upgrading and down the line a 280z if needed. Leskinen where did you get your block? Thanks, JB Hi JB I got mine in a Finnish automotive store "motonet". It is just a maxi fuse box for audio use. I can check the brand when I get home. Juho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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