VETTE1966
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Perhaps this is a bit paranoid but I have been reading about the potential fire hazards that exist with vettes prior to 1967 due to shorts occurring under the top ignition shield (and elsewhere) that ultimately fry the wiring harness and worse (ref DEC 04 & OCT 05 Corvette Enthusiast articles).
These magazine articles suggest using a fusible link at the starter connection. (1967 vettes and thereafter have this or other similar protective devices). In doing further reading, however, fusible links seem to have lost favor to other similar devices, like fusible elements. That’s the extent of my knowledge.
Has anyone had any experience with either? I have seen pictures of fusible elements seemingly mounted on what appears to be the main positive battery terminal connection---anyone done this? I'm looking for a simple (easily replaceable if it blows) fix. Anyone have any better suggestions for protection?
I have a1966 roadster and a good friend of mine had such a fire occur and it nearly destroyed his 1965 roadster. That’s scary. I have a plastic insert under the top ignition shield which affords some comfort but I’d like to add fuse type protection. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks.
These magazine articles suggest using a fusible link at the starter connection. (1967 vettes and thereafter have this or other similar protective devices). In doing further reading, however, fusible links seem to have lost favor to other similar devices, like fusible elements. That’s the extent of my knowledge.
Has anyone had any experience with either? I have seen pictures of fusible elements seemingly mounted on what appears to be the main positive battery terminal connection---anyone done this? I'm looking for a simple (easily replaceable if it blows) fix. Anyone have any better suggestions for protection?
I have a1966 roadster and a good friend of mine had such a fire occur and it nearly destroyed his 1965 roadster. That’s scary. I have a plastic insert under the top ignition shield which affords some comfort but I’d like to add fuse type protection. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks.