Regular fuses instead of fuse links?

[omega_rugal]

i was wondering if i could cut the old fuse links in the MJ and put regular fuses in their place, if so, how many amps? the web says red/brown fue links = 30 amps, is that correct?

 

i have a feeling that those are also $#!&ting on me...

[DirtyComanche]

You can.

 

I'd size the fuses according to the wire gauge.

[big66440]

I'd be interested in doing the same thing, I searched on line a while back and found a guy that swapped that birds nest with a newer style ( XJ ) fuse box but didn't give info on what amp fuse he used for what circuit.

[Gene]

Hi everyone,

 

I think you have to be a little careful doing this...

 

I believe a fusible link is very "slow-blow" so a similar fuse (same amperage) will blow much more quickly.

 

In other words, a 40 amp fuse run at 50 amps will blow fairly quickly. A 40 amp fusible link will take quite a bit longer to burn up.

 

So be prepared to replace more fuses than fusible links!

 

Gene