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Charging

Tiny
BINGER
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  • 1984 FORD MUSTANG
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84 mustang 5.0 w/5 speed charges fine till I put it in gear and let out clutch. What is wrong
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 5:03 PM

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Tiny
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You're just reducing the RPMs to the point that the alternator isn't turning fast enough to keep up. That's normal.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 5:21 PM
Tiny
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Yes but as the rpms pick up it still does not charge
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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That sounds like a problem with the alternator then.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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Has external voltage regulator check plug and wiring
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 8:53 PM
Tiny
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You're right. I didn't notice the year.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 AT 8:56 PM

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