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I had a bad connection on the fusible link, right by the starter solenoid. This high resistance apparently blew the link and also fried the newly rebuilt alternator.

Not sure but it also could have been the rebuilt alternator had a diode short out and take your fusible link out. That happens often, especially with newly rebuilt alternators.
Craig

2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado