1993 Ford Ranger Alternator Electrical

1993 FORD RANGER
225,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HAHASPRITE
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After replacing my radiator one day, i turned the truck on, after it idled for about 1 minute, i saw the fuselink for the alternator start smoking, i shut the truck off. I got my volt meter and tested it; it said it was putting out 16 volts. I took the alternator into o'reillys and autozone, they both said it was Good. The battery i know is good. I believe there might be a short in the harness that comes off of the regulator on the alternator, but i'm not sure. Any ideas as to what may have caused this?
Oct 26, 2010 at 7:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The voltage regulator is not controlling the alternator its overcharging the system could be a short ciruit in the harness
Oct 27, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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