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KARATExxCHUCK
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I just finished my 3g alternator conversion on my 92 mustang 5.0 and the volts, every now and then drops below half. Why does it do that?? I do have the ac on full blast with the headlights on. Is this normal??

Charles [patriot]

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that doesn't sound right... Double check your work just in case.

http://www.corral.net/tech/maintenance/130a-tech.html

new or used alt? maybe the alt needs to be checked...

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If you haven't done it yet, the ground wires on a stock 5.0 are crap and need to be upgraded to take advantage of the stronger alternator.


Add a ground wire from one of the empty holes in the drivers cylinder head to the drivers side sway bar mounting bracket bolts on the frame rail.

Add a ground wire from that same sway bar bracket bolt to the battery ground.

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