Battery not charging after replacing alternator and blew fuse

2000 FORD EXPLORER
115,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBINSON93
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I replaced my alternator because it was not charging and with new alternator. it still was not charging so I bought a new 175 amp fuse and as soon as I hooked up the battery the fuse blew again. Would like to know what would the problem be?
Oct 17, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You have a dead short somewhere. My guess would be in one of the battery cables is hooked up wrong somewhere or that main cable to the alternator is touching ground somewhere.
Oct 17, 2016 at 9:12 PM
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