altenator install problem?

sockmonkey · 06-12-2001, 10:12 AM

i just installed an altenator on my '89 lx 5.0 convetible, and now it cranks but but will not turn over.

it started fine before the altenator broke.

did i screw up something while i changed over?

i am just now learning about this stuff, so any help will be aprreciated!

thanx

06-12-2001, 10:18 AM

Are you still getting spark?

QUIN · 06-12-2001, 11:18 AM

many times i have had to replace the battery after the alternator died due to the alt draining the battery trying to pull power. if its cranking like its charged however, you might want to check the starter and soleinoid. (sp?)
Q

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joey50gt · 06-12-2001, 11:32 AM

i dont know if this helps but did you plug the two wires back in to the altenater?
cause i forgot to do that before, but i later saw the wires sticking out and i put the wires in before i started the car

sockmonkey · 06-12-2001, 11:50 AM

i am still getting spark and i did reconnect the two plugs on the altenator.

thanx for the replies so far!

06-12-2001, 12:16 PM

When you turn the motor over, does it act like it's trying to start, or does it just spin?

sockmonkey · 06-12-2001, 03:55 PM

it just spins, like when the fuel pump went out.

i just replaced the fuel pump and i hope to god it isn't the problem AGAIN! (makes the third one)

06-12-2001, 03:58 PM

Well, let's get down to the most extreme basics. A motor needs fuel, fire, and air to run. If you have fire and air, check to see if you're getting any fuel to your rails. Did you mess with the distributor at all?

Smokedawg · 06-12-2001, 03:59 PM

When you hit the key can you hear the fuel pump kicking on? If not, its probably your fuel pump relay..They are anywhere from 10-15 bucks at a local auto parts store..

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QUIN · 06-12-2001, 04:00 PM

you should hear the fuel pump come on when you turn the key to the on position. do you hear it?
Q

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06-12-2001, 10:12 AM	#1
sockmonkey Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: fort worth, texas Posts: 11	altenator install problem? i just installed an altenator on my '89 lx 5.0 convetible, and now it cranks but but will not turn over. it started fine before the altenator broke. did i screw up something while i changed over? i am just now learning about this stuff, so any help will be aprreciated! thanx

06-12-2001, 10:18 AM	#2
D&R Stang Guest Posts: n/a	Are you still getting spark?

06-12-2001, 11:18 AM	#3
QUIN Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Chillicothe, OH. Posts: 1,289	many times i have had to replace the battery after the alternator died due to the alt draining the battery trying to pull power. if its cranking like its charged however, you might want to check the starter and soleinoid. (sp?) Q ------------------ Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intake,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims See my engine on user rides. I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

06-12-2001, 11:32 AM	#4
joey50gt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: hurst,texas,america Posts: 95	i dont know if this helps but did you plug the two wires back in to the altenater? cause i forgot to do that before, but i later saw the wires sticking out and i put the wires in before i started the car

06-12-2001, 11:50 AM	#5
sockmonkey Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: fort worth, texas Posts: 11	i am still getting spark and i did reconnect the two plugs on the altenator. thanx for the replies so far!

06-12-2001, 12:16 PM	#6
D&R Stang Guest Posts: n/a	When you turn the motor over, does it act like it's trying to start, or does it just spin?

06-12-2001, 03:55 PM	#7
sockmonkey Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: fort worth, texas Posts: 11	it just spins, like when the fuel pump went out. i just replaced the fuel pump and i hope to god it isn't the problem AGAIN! (makes the third one)

06-12-2001, 03:58 PM	#8
D&R Stang Guest Posts: n/a	Well, let's get down to the most extreme basics. A motor needs fuel, fire, and air to run. If you have fire and air, check to see if you're getting any fuel to your rails. Did you mess with the distributor at all?

06-12-2001, 03:59 PM	#9
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	When you hit the key can you hear the fuel pump kicking on? If not, its probably your fuel pump relay..They are anywhere from 10-15 bucks at a local auto parts store.. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley AFPR, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 73mm Vortech MAF, 70mm TB, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del, rear seat del.

06-12-2001, 04:00 PM	#10
QUIN Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Chillicothe, OH. Posts: 1,289	you should hear the fuel pump come on when you turn the key to the on position. do you hear it? Q