1997 Dodge Ram Good Alternator but wont make enough amps to

1997 DODGE RAM
207,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GREENTHUNDER318
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I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with a 360 when i drive it the gen light comes on and it shows that its barely charging had alternator checked and it shows that its good. bought a new one and it still does same thing. battery is new as well. why are my amps so low?
Dec 12, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure you have a good ground at the engine block and check the fuseable link between the alt and the battery.

Joe
Dec 14, 2009 at 1:29 PM
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