Fusible link replacement
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you are not being lazy enough, the FC style fuses plug right in
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The amperage of each fusible link is printed on the side of the fusible link block in white lettering. The FC fuses will plug right in if you so desire. You can also swap over to an FC fusible link block as well. Completely your choice. I've always run the original fusible links and have never had an issue. The fusible links don't wear out. They are but a single wire coated in an insulated cloth material. They may look nasty but they are just fine I'm sure.
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What I Used for my setup
Bussmann (BP/FLF-20-RP) 20 Amp Female Termination Fusible Link
Bussmann (BP/FLF-40-RP) 40 Amp Female Termination Fusible Link
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Direct link (pun) as who knows how long the original content will be around; Mazda Fusible Links
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Fortunately, aftermarket fuse supplier Bussman has a line of modular fusible links that seem to directly plug into the RX-7 fusible link block, and many stores keep them in stock. They also look better and are probably more reliable than the OEM wire links with cloth covers. So go to your local parts store and pick up the following for your model of RX-7:
For a 12a car:
Order two Bussman "FLF-20" fusible links and one "FLF-40."
For a GSL-SE:
Order three Bussman "FLF-20" fusible links, one "FLF-40" and one "FLF-30."
Bussman also offers the FLF-50, which I thought was just a little too much current to replace the highest capacity OEM fusible link. The FLF-40 is actually under-rated for our application, but it would be safer to choose a more conservative approach to wiring protection, so stick with the FLF-40.
Credit and thanks go out to Jim Rothe for all he's done for the rotary community. Please visit his main site if you find time,
Details:
Fortunately, aftermarket fuse supplier Bussman has a line of modular fusible links that seem to directly plug into the RX-7 fusible link block, and many stores keep them in stock. They also look better and are probably more reliable than the OEM wire links with cloth covers. So go to your local parts store and pick up the following for your model of RX-7:
For a 12a car:
Order two Bussman "FLF-20" fusible links and one "FLF-40."
For a GSL-SE:
Order three Bussman "FLF-20" fusible links, one "FLF-40" and one "FLF-30."
Bussman also offers the FLF-50, which I thought was just a little too much current to replace the highest capacity OEM fusible link. The FLF-40 is actually under-rated for our application, but it would be safer to choose a more conservative approach to wiring protection, so stick with the FLF-40.
Credit and thanks go out to Jim Rothe for all he's done for the rotary community. Please visit his main site if you find time,
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