Don't mess with a substitute. That 80 amp breaker is the B+ feed for the alternator.

$5 bux sez someone tried removing it in the past and didn't have a clue; busted it. You unbolt the fusebox from the fender, flip 'er over; it's bolted in. I take it either your fuse cover or the label on it is missing?

I'd say it blew at some point and the PO bent them over to make continuity for a temp fix. Did something similar for a couple teens awhile back to help them get to a parts store for a replacement.

Remember to disconnect your battery, eh?

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