1983 Ford F150 charging

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TODD B
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Electrical problem
1983 Ford F150 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

New battery and alternator fully charged the battery when i put on the alternator after a couple of days im dead again thought i put everything back on the way it came off but maby i did get the two wires going to the alternator backwards do i just switch them around or if they are right will that be a bad deal for the wires if i hook them up wrong?????
Feb 10, 2010 at 1:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the alternator load tested if okay could be a short draining the battery-wiring connector at the alternator will only go in one way-double check connections.
Feb 10, 2010 at 10:51 PM
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