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Old 05-07-2008, 05:26 PM   #1
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fusible link repair question

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
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:56 PM   #2
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yes, make sure it is the same size!
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:28 PM   #3
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yes, make sure it is the same size!
+1,or you can put an inline fuse in it with the same amperage rating.
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:06 PM   #4
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ok the wire was green anybody know what amperage that is...or does it go by gauge
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:29 PM   #5
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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
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Old 05-10-2008, 05:27 PM   #6
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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
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