1994 Ford E-Series Van

1994 FORD E-SERIES VAN
38,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a screechiing sound that appears to happen when the alternator is charging as indicated by a dip in the battery gauge. The obvious choice is the alternator but nevered figured that kind of a load during charging.
Jun 30, 2008 at 11:15 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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sounds like the brushes bearings and volatage regulator may be shot, check this link out
Jun 30, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/test_alternator.htm
Jun 30, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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