Warren Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Well ya'll, I finally did it. After upgrading from a 70 to a 140 amp alternator (GM CS type), and having a near stranding experience recently, I finally got fed up with the dang fusible links and took the 20 or so minutes it took to install the maxifuse block that I've had now for the last 6 months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarang Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Looks great. What's the part number and where did you get it! 25 year old fusible links suck! Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roninjiro Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 if my wiring were still there, i would have used this idea. the fuseable links are hard to find and not worth fixing, but this route is a great way to keep an older car new. good post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Like the idea, looks good too. Briefly, how it it wired up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Where did you bget the fuse block ? Share it with others looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Some more info: http://www.zcarcreations.com/howto/maxifuse.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Warren, Nice.. But if you want more bling you can go with these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 it looks so much better and is probably a huge upgrade those damn links are such a PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Another alternative to fuseable links are circuit breakers, either manual or auto resetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I've heard of these. Got a pic or links? Another alternative to fuseable links are circuit breakers, either manual or auto resetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hey, You can get the circuit breakers from autozone for a resonable price. I run them on my electric fans. They click open if things get to hot and then when the switch cools it closes the circuit back. Nice looking work warren! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2TheZ2006 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 what is the rated draw through the fusable links, or how do I know what breaker, fuses, etc to get at auto zone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Bush mechanics way is to work out the max amps draw possible on the particular circuit and then use a fuseable link/circuit breaker capable of a bit more than that. My project car is being rewired so auto resetting circuit breakers are being used instead of fuseable links. But the setup above is a good alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Am I confused or did you guys install breakers/fusible links in line to your starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I'm more curious about the alt on this one. Where did you get a 140A alt and how much did it cost? Details please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I'm more curious about the alt on this one. Where did you get a 140A alt and how much did it cost? Details please! Most modern cars have alternators in the 140 amp range. Stock GM alternators for LS motors are I think 108 amps or 140 amp, depending upon model. My minivan has a 140 amp alternator. Modern electronics suck a lot of juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Yep, it's a GM CS (Current Sensing) alternator. Modding the mounting bracket was the most difficult part of the whole process, but with patience, a little pre-planning (i.e. searching on the net) and precautionary ingenuity, meaning don't just tap the bolt hole, drill it completely through and use a longer bolt with 2 nuts on the back of it, it can be done. Refer: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=115550 Keep in mind that you can choose which amperage alternator you'd like to use as GM has a wide variety available, some of which you don't even have to change the pulley on. Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoeightythreez Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Actually the fusible links may be hard to find but they're easy to make. I just used 12ga link wire, available at any auto parts store, and connectors to fit the BAS (Big Ass Spade) terminals are sourced from a car audio shop. The Maxifuse idea is awesome, though. The GM alternator mod is cool, too. I had to mod the Nissan alt after I broke one of the tiny bolts in the bracket, so I drilled it (the bracket) through on a press to 3/8 and used a (GM) 3" long alternator bolt. It's just BARELY long enough, the nut threads on flush with the bolt if you tighten the bloody hell out of it. I guess that'll make upgrading my alt a bit easier in the future. I also had to drill the ears out on the Nissan alternator for this to work, but work it does. So far I'm happy with the nissan alt, it's a 90A (280z w/ A/C stock alt) THe Q45 uses a 110A alt but the connections are totally different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grenade300 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I have a 73 240Z, I know that one of the fusable links is coming right off the starter, but where is the other one located? I followed the white/red wire coming off the alternator that eventually ends up powering the fuse box under the console the other fusable link is supposed to be somewhere in line with that wire, right? Thanks, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Carefull with these they alow alot of room for crap to get into the connections. Use dome die electric grease in the connections, and also use sylicone to seal up where the wires go into the connector. Trust me I did get stranded for a couple hours with a buddy of mine trying to clean a connection with minimal tools just my .02 also if anyone has a problem with dimming lights i fixed mine by running a heavier gauge wire i think i ran a nuber 4 or a number 6 i cant remember Warren,Nice.. But if you want more bling you can go with these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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