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I spent about an hour researching fusible links and found a lot of valuable information on VAF. I decided to slightly modify the FLK-1 kit from B and C that I had on hand by using bare-metal components, eliminating any plastic that could potentially melt if the fusible link were called into action. I constructed the wire using a butt splice, removing the plastic from one end and terminating the other end with a bare ring connector. Then, I covered the wire with silicone-rubber-covered fiberglass sleeving. I made four fusible links, but I should have created them in two different lengths.

Additionally, I took some time to cover the ANL connections with terminal insulation boots to prevent electrical shorts. You can see the difference in the before-and-after pictures. On the next build, this will be one of those things I would do before the engine is installed, as it was somewhat difficult to reach in there and work on these connections at this stage. But that is just part of the cost of education.

I still need to dress the wires with lacing and install the spark plug wires, but that was the last of the wire connections on the firewall forward!

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