Charging System Problems

[SherrodMustang]

Ouch, that could be the problem... LOL

 

[Mustang30212]

Aw man...just goober some solder on it and ride!! lol

Glad you got it figured out...I hate electrical gremlins.

RH

 

[SherrodMustang]

Aw man...just goober some solder on it and ride!! lol

Glad you got it figured out...I hate electrical gremlins.

RH

haha

 

[BoostedGT480]

Aw man...just goober some solder on it and ride!! lol

Glad you got it figured out...I hate electrical gremlins.

RH

I want to be able to see my motor though haha I dont want to see a huge goob of solder

 

[Mustang30212]

BTW....that wire looks cut.

I'll get your door handles shipped out Monday. I went to UPS today and forgot all about them.

RH

 

[SherrodMustang]

I want to be able to see my motor though haha I dont want to see a huge goob of solder

Some yellow electrical tape will cover it fine!

 

[tmcolegr]

What was the voltage at the (+) battery terminal on the back of the alternator?

FOUND IT!!!

This is the wire that is running from my power wire to the alternator...The other day I noticed smoking and noticed that wire loom got close to the header...Well I didn't think it went all the way through....Well the pic shows otherwise

BTW....that wire looks cut.

That wire wasn't cut. That is the OEM 8 gage fusible link that is burned in half. The alternator (+) wire or alternator itself has obviously shorted out and the fusible link did it's job - very fortunate. That is why I asked originally what was the battery voltage at the alternator. There may not have been anything wrong with the battery and alternator you've already replaced. This may have happened during the removal or installation of your engine.

Here's a picture of the OEM alternator (+) cable with the loom removed. Notice the 8 gage fusible link. Now compare the 2 pictures...

Here's the wiring schematic that shows the 8 gage fusible link in the (+) alternator cable.

PS: when you make repairs - don't just arbitrarily replace the fusible link with a piece of 8 gage wire. Replace it with another 8 gage (not 6 gage, not 10 gage) fusible link wire to retain circuit protection. Another route would be to install a heavy duty in line fuse holder with 150 amp fuse if you're using a 130 amp alternator or 200 amp fuse if you're using a PA Performance 200 amp alternator.





Here's some suggestions:

• 8 gage fusible link wire is difficult to find - but not impossible
• in line fuse holders are available at most stereo shops
• HD fuse holders (my personal recommendation) are available from NAPA
  • Heavy Duty Fuse Holder
  • 150 amp fuse - for use with the stock 130 amp alternator
  • 200 amp fuse - if you upgrade to a 200 amp alternator

 

[BoostedGT480]

That wire wasn't cut. That is the OEM 8 gage fusible link that is burned in half. The alternator (+) wire or alternator itself has obviously shorted out and the fusible link did it's job - very fortunate. That is why I asked originally what was the battery voltage at the alternator. There may not have been anything wrong with the battery and alternator you've already replaced. This may have happened during the removal or installation of your engine.

Here's a picture of the OEM alternator (+) cable with the loom removed. Notice the 8 gage fusible link. Now compare the 2 pictures...

Here's the wiring schematic that shows the 8 gage fusible link in the (+) alternator cable.

PS: when you make repairs - don't just arbitrarily replace the fusible link with a piece of 8 gage wire. Replace it with another 8 gage (not 6 gage, not 10 gage) fusible link wire to retain circuit protection. Another route would be to install a heavy duty in line fuse holder with 150 amp fuse if you're using a 130 amp alternator or 200 amp fuse if you're using a PA Performance 200 amp alternator.





Here's some suggestions:

• 8 gage fusible link wire is difficult to find - but not impossible
• in line fuse holders are available at most stereo shops
• HD fuse holders (my personal recommendation) are available from NAPA
  • Heavy Duty Fuse Holder
  • 150 amp fuse - for use with the stock 130 amp alternator
  • 200 amp fuse - if you upgrade to a 200 amp alternator

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exactly what it is..I replaced the battery because my previous battery was an acid battery in the trunk..replaced the alt because the pulley siezed up on the alt. so both pieces were needed...Looks like i will get the new wire ordered soon