<VV> Post on wiring / carb backfire

[N. Joseph Potts]

This fusible link SOUNDS like an easy and worthwhile retrofit. Right now,
I've added protection for this circuit on my 66 by a 40A circuit breaker. No
trouble in several years. What's the feasibility/desirability of a
fusible-link retrofit?

Joe Potts LOTS of safety retrofits
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of John Kepler
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 8:10 PM
To: UltraMonzaWest@aol.com; virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Post on wiring / carb backfire

> And yes..that's why automakers added fusible links......hard to find if
you
> don't know [ stops idiots from "fixing"]......

Fusible links were not added to the Corvair until 1967....before that, you
have a LONG unfused wire from the battery to the fuse-block up in the front
of the car!  LOTS can happen to such a wire.

John