1965 Ford Mustang short

1965 FORD MUSTANG
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DALE LAVENDER
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Electrical problem
1965 Ford Mustang V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic N/A miles

I feel I have a short. when everything is off the battery sparks when I hook it up. If I keep it connected the battery will go dead. I notice the ground wire that should go to the mounting bolt of the voltage regulator is gone. Could this be the problem?

Dale L.
Sep 5, 2010 at 4:59 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Remove the plug form REG does spark go away? REG should ground through bolts via body check to see if rust free and good contact.
Sep 5, 2010 at 8:38 AM
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