I have been looking through the forums on fusible links for several hours now and have come up with a few concerns and several questions.
My concerns are:
1. The dreaded "click" has started to come back in this hot Texas heat, I have already replaced battery, terminal connectors, starter, and alt. So I fear that my fusible link will give its farewells sooner rather than later. It already looks like it's on its last leg. (see attached photos)
2. Looking through the forums it seems that one, there is not very much to be found on repairing the FJ62 fusible link, they seem to be mostly talking about the 60 series. And two, good DIY/aftermarket replacements are either non compatible/messy (will elaborate) or seem expensive (Correct me if I am wrong. Though keep in mind I am young and working my way through college while trying to be as thrifty as possible).
As for the questions:
1. I would like to first try and repair/save the fusible link that I already have before it goes out. If possible. If not, I would still like learn about what electrical knowledge goes into making this component tick and what I would need to do to repair it, from an engineering standpoint (aspiring engineer). Or where should I be looking to teach myself more on these topics? If not for me than for others who reference this discussion.
2. Looking through the 60-62 forums it seems @BurntToast has the best/cleanest DIY FJ62 Fusible Link Replacement Discussion. So I have a few questions directed your way. Your discussion had a lot to wrap my head around so let me know if you already answered these questions and I will take a deeper look into your thread and report back here.
-What is a cost estimate for your DIY fusible link including SCS? Do you have a BOM?
-Does your current position account for the washer reservoir? Pic attached for reference.
-What other positions did you have in mind? I assume I would want the fuse as close as possible to the battery?
Is there any "unnecessary" emissions components that could free up space?
-Could you give me a time estimate to uninstall/replace my fusible link with your solution?
3. For the aftermarket solution, it seems that @CruiserTrash has the best replacement* for those wishing for a not so technical approach.
*Have you completed the FJ62 fusible link replacement?
If not, do you have a possible BOM that I could reference to combine your COTS solutions with BurntToasts DIY? I was hoping for a more space friendly solution.
I know this is a lot, so thank you in advance to all who help enlighten me on my Land Cruiser journey.
My concerns are:
1. The dreaded "click" has started to come back in this hot Texas heat, I have already replaced battery, terminal connectors, starter, and alt. So I fear that my fusible link will give its farewells sooner rather than later. It already looks like it's on its last leg. (see attached photos)
2. Looking through the forums it seems that one, there is not very much to be found on repairing the FJ62 fusible link, they seem to be mostly talking about the 60 series. And two, good DIY/aftermarket replacements are either non compatible/messy (will elaborate) or seem expensive (Correct me if I am wrong. Though keep in mind I am young and working my way through college while trying to be as thrifty as possible).
As for the questions:
1. I would like to first try and repair/save the fusible link that I already have before it goes out. If possible. If not, I would still like learn about what electrical knowledge goes into making this component tick and what I would need to do to repair it, from an engineering standpoint (aspiring engineer). Or where should I be looking to teach myself more on these topics? If not for me than for others who reference this discussion.
2. Looking through the 60-62 forums it seems @BurntToast has the best/cleanest DIY FJ62 Fusible Link Replacement Discussion. So I have a few questions directed your way. Your discussion had a lot to wrap my head around so let me know if you already answered these questions and I will take a deeper look into your thread and report back here.
-What is a cost estimate for your DIY fusible link including SCS? Do you have a BOM?
-Does your current position account for the washer reservoir? Pic attached for reference.
-What other positions did you have in mind? I assume I would want the fuse as close as possible to the battery?
Is there any "unnecessary" emissions components that could free up space?
-Could you give me a time estimate to uninstall/replace my fusible link with your solution?
3. For the aftermarket solution, it seems that @CruiserTrash has the best replacement* for those wishing for a not so technical approach.
*Have you completed the FJ62 fusible link replacement?
If not, do you have a possible BOM that I could reference to combine your COTS solutions with BurntToasts DIY? I was hoping for a more space friendly solution.
I know this is a lot, so thank you in advance to all who help enlighten me on my Land Cruiser journey.
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Should have some available this week.
