the bozo backwards battery blunder

[1970FuryConv]

Fusible link is essential, that keeps an overload from frying the harness or the ammeter if there is a direct short someplace. On a '70 Fury, the ammeter is not the full load type. Chrysler had lots of issues with ammeters frying on the '69 and older vehicles sometimes leaving the vehicle dead on the road and other times causing a dash fire. You should run a continuity test on the fusible link to see if it still works, usually if they start smoking they are toast. The lead to the alternator is energized all the time so if you want to add a fuse for greater protection, add it to that circuit. The fuse needs to be sized appropriate to the alternator output at full charge. Dave

Hi Dave. I pulled my dash and I believe my 1970 Fury is full load.
Front view

Rear view before disassemble

 

[Davea Lux]

Certainly looks like it. is that an early production car?

Dave

 

[1970FuryConv]

Certainly looks like it. is that an early production car?

Dave

October 23rd production date. 1970 FSM. Mid-year change?

 

[Davea Lux]

October 23rd production date. 1970 FSM. Mid-year change?
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No, I did some further research, found my head was where the sun never shines. Post has been corrected. Chrysler used the full load ammeter until '75. Sorry about the faulty memory on my part.

Dave