Am planning on replacing the fusible links with a gold plated

fuse block, on my 75-280, California model Z.

I only have 1 fusible link box, located on the relay bracket.

It contains 2 links, 1 green labeled Ign, and 1 black labeled

batt.

Underneath this box, is a metal box, 2" x 2" x 6" and it

contains a copper strip, shaped like a "m", and 2 glass

fuses. 2 large gauge wires ( 8ga maybe ) one white and

one white/red connect to the large metal strip, and 2

light gauge wires, same colors, connect to the 2 glass

fuses.

My question is : is this unit the fuse for the charging

system ? Thus can be replace by 60 amp fuse.

FSM shows 2 normal fusible link boxes, but this metal

box appears original,connects to harness ,etc.

Voltage regulator is mounted underneath this relay

bracket, and car has no A/C, so its not some relay.

That is the shunt that is used for the ampmeter.

Leave it be least the gods of darkness will prevale!

I believe that the 75-76 had one fusible link box and an external regulator, and the 77-78 had two fusible link boxes and an internal regulator.

Thanks ...I'll leave it and keep the lights ON !!

Z-On ...

I should have added that the fuses in the box are part of the charging circuit. The ampmeter works by sensing the drop in currnt between the shunt [which is the M that you mention].