charging system help 7.3l
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From: Mountaintop, PA
Not uncommon to pickup a new alt and have it turn out to be bad. Try to always by a new one form ford or autozone. It is important to have the parts store test it on the bench before you walk out the door. Regardless if it is a new one or rebuilt. I am betting that you got a bad replacement. Just take it back in and have them test it on the bench. If everything tests good start thinking elsewheres. Have you added anything new that is elctronic? Something may be causing your batts to draw dowm when ignition is shut off. Let us know what you find out.
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OK, ummmm, theres no easy way to say it, i guess i'll just go for the punch....
You're gonna need some 530 hybrid injectors, 200 amp alternator, 6" exhaust, and dual cold air intakes, twin turbos, and hopefully the only other thing is a programmer.
You're gonna need some 530 hybrid injectors, 200 amp alternator, 6" exhaust, and dual cold air intakes, twin turbos, and hopefully the only other thing is a programmer.
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Originally Posted by parkland
OK, ummmm, theres no easy way to say it, i guess i'll just go for the punch....
You're gonna need some 530 hybrid injectors, 200 amp alternator, 6" exhaust, and dual cold air intakes, twin turbos, and hopefully the only other thing is a programmer.
You're gonna need some 530 hybrid injectors, 200 amp alternator, 6" exhaust, and dual cold air intakes, twin turbos, and hopefully the only other thing is a programmer.
Also check your GPR(glow plug relay) . and all fuses.
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Also, check the electro fuseable discombobulator, and make sure the contacts are clean, and that the battery pump is running. You should here a faint "hummmm".
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Originally Posted by parkland
Also, check the electro fuseable discombobulator, and make sure the contacts are clean, and that the battery pump is running. You should here a faint "hummmm".
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GODZILLA- did you recheck the alterantor? any luck.