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Old Apr 19, 2024 | 08:52 PM
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Resetable circuit breaker

Can I use resetable circuit breakers to replace my fusible links? What amperage?
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 10:00 AM
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Those will work. Another Amazon vendor has a two pack for the same price. Keep in mind, the fusible links are not all the same amp rating. The fusible link for the alternator is 60 amps and the other two are somewhere in the 20-30 amp range.

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You can also retro fit a send gen RX-7 engine bay fuse block that uses BUSS fuses. This allows you to add additional circuits. The second gen bracket fits really nice with just a little trimming. It's easy to adapt the first gen brown fusible link block. Instead of cutting the wires, I used a hammer to get to the wires. The left the end connectors in place and just plugged into the second gen fuse block.

I have a spare second gen block if you're interested. Hit me up and we can talk about price. It will be cheaper to go with the Amazon ones though.



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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 12:17 PM
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how many fusible links? one for alternator what do the other two control?
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulieboy72
how many fusible links? one for alternator what do the other two control?
There are three in that block. The first wiring diagram of the factory wiring section shows these.

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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 02:27 PM
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where do i find the amperages? i know one is 60 amps
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 02:28 PM
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the FSM doesnt tell me
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 03:21 PM
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I found this. https://www.jimrothe.com/mazda/fusible_links.html

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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 03:45 PM
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thank you that helps alot
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
You can also retro fit a send gen RX-7 engine bay fuse block that uses BUSS fuses.
Did this. Works great.
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