1969 Other Ford Models alternator-battery

1969 FORD
75,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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KRISFRYMAN
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my 302 engine dies when i take off either of the battery cables, i replacer the alternator thinking this was the problem and the battery still needs jumping, i was wandering if its the wiring or could it b a bad alternator or what. thanks and god bless
May 16, 2009 at 8:58 PM
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HMAC300
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charge your battery and take it and the alternator to the auto parts store. they can check both. then check to see if there is a broken wire by the voltage relay or the horn relay.
Nov 11, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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