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Author Topic: just installed a 140 amp alternator and failed LSR*cUbb ¯ Member # 10943 posted                              Just bought a tuff stuff 140 amp alternator and installed it..now its not holding charge. What should I check for. -------------------- U sEe IT.... Posts: 25 | From: Frisco | Registered: May 2011  |  : *Als50* ¯ Member # 6003 posted                              Check the fusible links on the alt. wire(s). Posts: 1897 | From: La Bahia... | Registered: Sep 2005  |  : cobraracer46 ¯ Member # 1142 posted                              I find the title to this tread amusing as it basically states that the OP failed at doing an alternator job. As for what to check: Check all power and ground circuits and if nothing fucked is found, verify that pin holding the brushes has been pulled. -------------------- 2001 SVT cobra convertible with a Viper T56, Fikse wheels, Griggs frame kit, roll bar, Vortech, 4:30 gears, brembo GT brakes and more. Posts: 1172 | From: Woodside California | Registered: Apr 2002  |  : mechanicalsnake ¯ Member # 11845 posted                              Check plug on alt as well, they get brittle and won't stay put if air is between harness and grommet Posts: 42 | From: San Jose | Registered: Mar 2012  |  :

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