Originally Posted by 52Carl
why did they go to fusible links in the first place?

It was the "baby chick" syndrome- - - - -

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Fusible links cost a lot less than installing a heavy-duty fuse holder. For some reason, very complex, expensive power distribution centers with "Maxi Fuses" in critical supply circuits are in use on modern cars, instead of fuse links.
Jerry

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