fusible link repair question

[b-blown]

can I use the fusible link from a donor car for the charging circuit? mine fried the alternator was pumping 14.75 volts made a temp. repair swapped alternators now its charging fine but need to fix the link

[yellowSVT]

yes, make sure it is the same size!

[EHardy1971]

yes, make sure it is the same size!
+1,or you can put an inline fuse in it with the same amperage rating.

[b-blown]

ok the wire was green anybody know what amperage that is...or does it go by gauge

[Dale McPeters]

ok the wire was green anybody know what amperage that is...or does it go by gauge

It is by gauge. Here are a few links >

http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/hweb1.pdf
http://www.whiteproducts.net/fusible_link_wire.shtml
http://www.madelectrical.com/catalog/fusible-link.shtml

[b-blown]

thanks dale ...greatly appreciatted the links really helped someone also said I could just wire in a fuse ,,,if I was to do this what size fuse would be recomended