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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 01:23 PM
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1990 Bronco II issues

I have a 2.9 liter Bronco II that has some lingering issues. Recently the truck will start to buck and lose power on right turns only. Any thoughts? Also the battery seems to be getting drained. I recently replaced the alternator and also the alternator belt. The alternator belt will squeal and won't charge up to the half way point until about 30 minutes driving the bronco. I also noticed that with the power windows, lights on, etc it seems to drain it. Any thoughts. I need the truck to be a lot more dependable.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 04:55 PM
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If this is the same as my 87 the positive battery cable & 4 fuse links are connected together at the starter relay.One fuse link is charging voltage from the alternator, the other 3 power everything on the truck. Make sure the connection is clean & tight.

Then start it up & start wiggling wires under the hood & see if you can get it to cut out.
 
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