fusible links

well, while im working on the wiring of my van i have questions popping out every day.
as i am doing the research i find that some people ditch the fusible link in place of a maxi-fuse or a fusible element.
has anyone done this before?? any tips and/or suggestions??

you could go the route of using maxi-fuses and it's a good idea. if there were a problem somewhere down the road you wouldn't have to cut out a burnt fuseable link and solder in a new one. just pop in a fuse provided you found out what caused a 40 amp link to burn up. fuseable links should always be soldered in place with care not to let the solder creep into the link wire,this increases the amperage for it to burn out if there is to much intrusion. i would never crimp one in place as there is a chance of corrosion at the crimps. just my 2 cents..........

i bought circuit breakers for mine from del city. theyre still on my workbench behind 10 other projects.