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| [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #104799] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 19:45  |
GMC_LES
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What gauge fusible links are used on our coaches? I'm not near my coach so I have no way to check unless the parts manual tells us. As a precautionary measure I would like to replace mine with new. I've easily found 12ga & smaller locally, but I have feeling that our coaches use atleast one link of a heavier gauge. Am I correct?
Les Burt
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #104802 is a reply to message #104799] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 19:55  |
Ken Henderson
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Les,
About the 5th call out in the left margin of the chassis wiring diagrams is
"Fusible Link"; to the right of there in the diagram is the location and
identification of the fusible link: 16 g.
Ken H.
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Les Burt <burtco99@yahoo.com> wrote:
> What gauge fusible links are used on our coaches? I'm not near my coach so
> I have no way to check unless the parts manual tells us. As a precautionary
> measure I would like to replace mine with new. I've easily found 12ga &
> smaller locally, but I have feeling that our coaches use atleast one link of
> a heavier gauge. Am I correct?
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #104806 is a reply to message #104802] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 20:22 |
Smitty52
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If anybody wants some for a spare (when it goes you are stopped dead) I bought a 10ft roll of 16g. Send me a private email and I can throw a foot in an envelope for you. I plan on keeping some for myself as a spare but I hope I never have to use 10ft of it.
Wayne and Lisa,
Bolton Landing, NY,
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Standing for those who stood for us.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #104807 is a reply to message #104801] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 20:29 |
GMC_LES
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I am not certain but I thought that I had noticed several fusible links on my coach, all looking like factory installed items at the ends of the multiple wires that connect to the isolator. I also believe that I saw one at the starter, but since it has been several months since I pulled my chassis from under the body, CRS may apply!
Les Burt
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On 2010-11-01, at 8:52 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
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> On Nov 1, 2010, at 6:45 PM, Les Burt wrote:
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>> What gauge fusible links are used on our coaches? I'm not near my coach so I have no way to check unless the parts manual tells us. As a precautionary measure I would like to replace mine with new. I've easily found 12ga & smaller locally, but I have feeling that our coaches use atleast one link of a heavier gauge. Am I correct?
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>> Les Burt
>> Sent from my iPhone
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> Hi Les
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> If you are talking about the fusible link that runs from the battery junction block to the horn relay, it is a 16 gauge.
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> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #104809 is a reply to message #104807] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 20:55 |
emerystora
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On Nov 1, 2010, at 7:29 PM, Les Burt <burtco99@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I am not certain but I thought that I had noticed several fusible
> links on my coach, all looking like factory installed items at the
> ends of the multiple wires that connect to the isolator. I also
> believe that I saw one at the starter, but since it has been several
> months since I pulled my chassis from under the body, CRS may apply!
>
> Les Burt
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On 2010-11-01, at 8:52 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
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>> On Nov 1, 2010, at 6:45 PM, Les Burt wrote:
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>>> What gauge fusible links are used on our coaches? I'm not near my
>>> coach so I have no way to check unless the parts manual tells us.
>>> As a precautionary measure I would like to replace mine with new.
>>> I've easily found 12ga & smaller locally, but I have feeling that
>>> our coaches use atleast one link of a heavier gauge. Am I correct?
>>>
>>> Les Burt
I don't think so.
Emery Stora
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #104810 is a reply to message #104806] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 20:58 |
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Wayne,
I'd appreciate it if you could toss enough of the fusible link wire for my
two Avions's and John's Eleganza in an envelope and send it to:
Rob Mueller
c/o John Sharpe
19706 Caroling Oaks Court
Humble, TX 77346
Please let me know what it cost you so I can make a contribution.
Thanks,
Rob M.
USAussie
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links
If anybody wants some for a spare (when it goes you are stopped dead) I
bought a 10ft roll of 16g. Send me a private email and I can throw a foot
in an envelope for you. I plan on keeping some for myself as a spare but I
hope I never have to use 10ft of it.
--
Wayne and Lisa,
Bolton Landing, NY,
Big Blue Bus AKA Triple B, 78 Royale center kitchen,
Patriot Guard Rider,
Standing for those who stood for us.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #105133 is a reply to message #104809] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 10:54 |
GMC_LES
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I had a look at my GMC today and can't find a fusible link anywhere. The PO had rearranged the wiring somewhat resulting in a major mess that I plan to tidy up.
I now wonder where I got the idea that my coach had several fusible links? Damned CRS or CRAFT !!
Les Burt
On 2010-11-01, at 9:55 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
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> On Nov 1, 2010, at 7:29 PM, Les Burt <burtco99@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> I am not certain but I thought that I had noticed several fusible
>> links on my coach, all looking like factory installed items at the
>> ends of the multiple wires that connect to the isolator. I also
>> believe that I saw one at the starter, but since it has been several
>> months since I pulled my chassis from under the body, CRS may apply!
>>
>> Les Burt
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On 2010-11-01, at 8:52 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
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>>>
>>> On Nov 1, 2010, at 6:45 PM, Les Burt wrote:
>>>
>>>> What gauge fusible links are used on our coaches? I'm not near my
>>>> coach so I have no way to check unless the parts manual tells us.
>>>> As a precautionary measure I would like to replace mine with new.
>>>> I've easily found 12ga & smaller locally, but I have feeling that
>>>> our coaches use atleast one link of a heavier gauge. Am I correct?
>>>>
>>>> Les Burt
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> I don't think so.
>
> Emery Stora
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #105137 is a reply to message #105133] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 11:46 |
Smitty52
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The only one I found on the wiring diagram is shown here coming of the vehicle battery positive post on the firewall. It is the one at the 3 O'Clock position. It is about 9 to 10 inches long and terminates at the horn relay. This is the one that disabled my coach until I figured it out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/Superglider/GMC%20Motorhome/P1010344.jpg
My fuse box has seen better days and has been cobbled together by the PO. I am thinking of finding a modern fuse box at the mens mall and seeing if I can change it over. I am also thinking about using fusible cartridges and separating the circuits. Kinda scary that everything for the coach goes through that one fusible link. Have a short in the horn and puff, no ignition, lights etc. I think it is time to upgrade to more modern electronics.
Wayne and Lisa,
Bolton Landing, NY,
Patriot Guard Rider,
Standing for those who stood for us.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #105151 is a reply to message #105137] |
Fri, 05 November 2010 14:49 |
GMC_LES
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Wayne,
I'm thinking of doing a similar upgrade when I tackle the wiring. Keep us updated on what you decide to do.
Les Burt
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On 2010-11-05, at 12:46 PM, Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@juno.com> wrote:
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> The only one I found on the wiring diagram is shown here coming of the vehicle battery positive post on the firewall. It is the one at the 3 O'Clock position. It is about 9 to 10 inches long and terminates at the horn relay. This is the one that disabled my coach until I figured it out.
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> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/Superglider/GMC%20Motorhome/P1010344.jpg
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> My fuse box has seen better days and has been cobbled together by the PO. I am thinking of finding a modern fuse box at the mens mall and seeing if I can change it over. I am also thinking about using fusible cartridges and separating the circuits. Kinda scary that everything for the coach goes through that one fusible link. Have a short in the horn and puff, no ignition, lights etc. I think it is time to upgrade to more modern electronics.
> --
> Wayne and Lisa,
> Bolton Landing, NY,
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> Big Blue Bus AKA Triple B, 78 Royale center kitchen,
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> Patriot Guard Rider,
> Standing for those who stood for us.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #105249 is a reply to message #105186] |
Sat, 06 November 2010 13:37 |
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Bob, it may look good, but that was a BAD move. Someday,
your fuse will blow and live
you stranded by the side of the road. One of the main
reasons for fusible links is that
they are slow-blow devices. They can take an over current
condition for a longer amount
of time than a fuse can. There are temporary, transient
conditions that can cause current
flow in excess of your 40A fuse. A fusible link will allow
short term over current conditions,
a fuse will blow.
In low current (usually less than 5 A) there are special
slo-blo fuses made, unfortunately
they do not exist in higher current fuses.
I have know several GMC owners who did what you have done,
only to have the fuse blow,
They have all gone back to a fusible link.
On 11/5/2010 5:58 PM, Bob Horton wrote:
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> I replaced my fusible link with a maxi fuse holdeer from NAPA and a 40 amp maxi fuse. I also carry a couple of 40 amp fuses and also a 50 amp for the worst case scenario.
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> Looks a lot better than that ratty old link.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fusible links [message #105369 is a reply to message #105360] |
Sun, 07 November 2010 15:15 |
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nah
they are a direct short any way, so if you get enough current to blow a
piece of wire, all hell is going on and everything will blow any way ;>)
gene
On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:45 AM, mills <mills@bmi.net> wrote:
> I would not use both at the same time - I believe that would cut the
> current through each by 1/2 - if the total circuit draw is 40 amps then
> each would see 20 amps (raising the fused value to 80 amps).
> or is there something wrong with my spice calculations?
> --
> Jim Mills
> 137 N 23 Ave
> Greeley, CO 80631
> 307 871 7403
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> On Sun, 2010-11-07 at 07:27 -0800, mr.erfisher@gmail.com wrote:
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> > If you worry about the link ---put both in --- but the link is all you
> need
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> > Gene
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> > Not sent from my ipad
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