AOMills
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- Jan 14, 2014
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- Location
- St. George, UT
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0L
- Transmission
- Manual
Long story short, I reinstalled my alternator and I didn't realize that the power wire was in contact with a bolt on the back of the alternator itself. A few miles down the road the truck bucked and then the voltage dropped to around 8-9 volts and the battery light came on. I drove up the road and pulled over before calling a tow.
I had the alternator tested. It was shot so I replaced it with a new reman unit. Now, the truck starts and runs like nothing is out of the ordinary and the battery light isn't on, but the voltage is still at 8-9 volts. The 60A ALT fuses looked good but I swapped them out to be sure; no effect.
I know I should pull the new alternator out and have that tested but what else should I check when I head to the garage again tomorrow?
I had the alternator tested. It was shot so I replaced it with a new reman unit. Now, the truck starts and runs like nothing is out of the ordinary and the battery light isn't on, but the voltage is still at 8-9 volts. The 60A ALT fuses looked good but I swapped them out to be sure; no effect.
I know I should pull the new alternator out and have that tested but what else should I check when I head to the garage again tomorrow?