Hello All,
Doing some investigating today. Was the convertible top on a '69 fuse protected in any way? I’ve been looking at the wiring diagrams and the only thing I see is what’s called a ‘Fuse Link’ where the top control wiring attaches to the starter solenoid for the power. Can someone explain to me what this means exactly? And, on another somewhat related topic, I have noticed what appears to be a resistor symbol on some wiring. Is this indicating a resistance wire? And again, what exactly does this mean.
Thanks In Advance,
The fusible link is a type of wire that when a certain current passes through it, it disintegrates (burns) and won’t pass current any more. And yes, any wire showing a resistor symbol represents s resistor wire. This wire has a nominal resistance (at no current) and typically increases resistance as more current passes through it, essentially acting as a current choke due to the increased resistance (due to thermal heating). Typically, one finds resistor wires in the main ignition to coil line, for alternator indicator lamps, and from 69+, the ACC to constant voltage regulator input on the dash.