From: Bill Lessenberry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There is a pigtail wire that comes off of the positive battery cable that
goes to the junction block mounted to the radiator support. This wire is a
fusible link, made to blow if there is a problem in the charging
circuit. Check that the wire is secured tightly to the junction block,
you'll probably have to take the battery out to check this. The horn relay
is mounted on the left (driver's) side of the radiator support. The power
to the fuseblock comes off of the wires from this relay, and there are also
fusible links here. Check to be sure that the terminals are clean tight
on the relay and that you have battery voltage at both of the big lugs on
the relay. There is no thermal thing anywhere in the system. You should
probably buy the 1968 Chassis Service Manual and the Assembly Manual for
the car. It will give you the information that you need to fix a bunch of
problems.
So when did they start putting on fusible links?
I had mentioned that in my first attempt at posting.
(which was blown away by ISP - grrr)
64's have relatively primitive electrical systems, with some surprising things
un-fused.
I keep my cars in garage with batterries disconnected to avoid unfortunate incidents.
Now the 2003 Chevy truck otoh - I'd be sure to call the Fire Dept after 15 minutes or
so. ; )
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA
