1983 Chevy Camaro fusible link

1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO
267,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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Replaced fusible link at starter. I checked for shorts and did not find anything. I was told it was age and wear in a response from this site. Car is not driven regularly. Just blew it again trying to start. Third start since replaced. Any ideas where to look? Starter?
Dec 28, 2008 at 1:41 PM
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There are two red wires are they both blowing? They go to ignition switch , fuses and lightswitch. Nothing that would draw amps to blow. What gague link are you using?
Dec 28, 2008 at 2:00 PM
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First time it was only one of the links that blew.
I have not checked this time.
I replaced it with GM 16awg fusible link wire, just like original.
Sequence of how it happened both times,
1.Try starting,
2. It does not so I stop cranking,
3. pump the gas a little and to make sure choke on carb is set.
4. Try to restart, started engages and pop the link is gone.
Circuits I can think of are starter/solenoid and ignition switch. I am lost, I could not find any issues with either.
Dec 29, 2008 at 11:47 AM
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I had an84 Z28 keept blowing links. I doubled up ran two side by side never had any mor trouble.
Dec 29, 2008 at 12:23 PM