Ford Explorer engine installation.

Tiny
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I JUST RECENLY INSTALLED A REBUILT MOTOR INTO MY 98 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. (V6 4.0 SOHC), AND I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE #14 FUSE SLOT IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX UNDER THE HOOD. IT BLOW'S THAT FUSE EVRYTIME I CONNECT THE BATTERY. WHAT CAN THE PROBLEM BE?
Saturday, January 6th, 2007 AT 11:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hey mr beckham,
what does the #14 fuse power up? It should state that in your owners manual or repair manual. Get back to me and I can help you more!

Chris
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 6:26 AM
Tiny
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[quote="carundell"][quote="mrbeckham1978"]I JUST RECENLY INSTALLED A REBUILT MOTOR INTO MY 98 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. (V6 4.0 SOHC), AND I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE #14 FUSE SLOT IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX UNDER THE HOOD. IT BLOW'S THAT FUSE EVRYTIME I CONNECT THE BATTERY. WHAT CAN THE PROBLEM BE?[/Quote]

Hey mr beckham,
what does the #14 fuse power up? It should state that in your owners manual or repair manual. Get back to me and I can help you more!

Chris

The # 14 fuse in the power distribution box is for the generator/voltage regulator.
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 11:24 AM
Tiny
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The # 14 fuse in the power distribution box is for the generator/voltage regulator.
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 11:26 AM
Tiny
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Interesting. I would start by electrically disconnecting the alt and see if the fuse still blows, if it does, then somewhere the harness is shorted. If not, then the alt is shorted (unlikely as it may seem)

Chris
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
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Thank you man. I will try this asap. Thanks again
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 12:10 PM
Tiny
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My pleasure!

Chris
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 12:26 PM
Tiny
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I tried all of the electrical outlets and even replaced the full line, and that didn't work. Do you think that the computer needs to be changed? It's the same exact motor?
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Monday, January 8th, 2007 AT 1:33 AM
Tiny
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I finally got it to turn over now. Do you think that the computer needs to be reset? If so, what's the procedure?
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Friday, January 12th, 2007 AT 1:36 AM

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