Re: Starter/Ignition problems

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

When he stopped taking his medication, strange voices in "Ken Hitchcox"
<kenlipo@domain.elided>'s head said:

>So possibly, if the solenoid failed good enough, it could allow high 
>amperage to run back up the wires to fry my fusible link? Is that why it 
>is there? I hope that is the problem, I'll be replacing the link again. 
>Replaced the starter with a new one yesterday or the day before. 
>
>I'll be disassembling the solenoid and checking for damage too.

Ken,

Personally I'd have to see the wiring schematics to see if this is
possible, but it doesn't sound right.  In the Scout II, the fusible link
protects the wiring harness from a short *prior* to the fuse block.
Current is always present at the fusible link when the battery is
connected, whether the starter is operated or not.  If the fusible link
keeps burning, something is definitely wrong!

Good luck,

John L.
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