Alternator Question

[PONY MAN]

I have an 88 GT 5.0.
I recently had the starter changed & when I did , it looks like my alternator doesn't charge as strong as it once had.
The wires are properly attached, battery cables are good,new battery ...
What I noticed is that when the headlights or ac are on the amp meter drops considerably.
Could it be the alternater is beginning to go bad ?
You input is apppreciated.

 

[SQ Stang]

I would think so...do it now before it just stops on you one day like it did to me.

 

[PONY MAN]

I would think so...do it now before it just stops on you one day like it did to me.

Thanks for the reply.
I just had the car tuned up & it runs really good, but the charging problem is driving me crazy.
When I get paid this week, the new alternator sill be installed.

 

[blecoupe89]

If you have alot of accessories on the car I would reccommend a higher amp alternator than stock. I believe the stock on is about 80 amps while the better ones are 130-160amps :beer:

 

[PONY MAN]

If you have alot of accessories on the car I would reccommend a higher amp alternator than stock. I believe the stock on is about 80 amps while the better ones are 130-160amps :beer:

Cool, a coworker was telling me the same thing.
Yeah, the car is pretty loaded with electric stuff ie ;vert top,stereo, electric windows \ seats ....

 

[Matt03Snake]

I have an 88 GT 5.0.
I recently had the starter changed & when I did , it looks like my alternator doesn't charge as strong as it once had.
The wires are properly attached, battery cables are good,new battery ...
What I noticed is that when the headlights or ac are on the amp meter drops considerably.
Could it be the alternater is beginning to go bad ?
You input is apppreciated.

I would recommend upgrading to the 94/95 alternator. It is 130 amps compared to 75 on the fox. All you have to do is some slight clearancing on the bracket.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/72.shtml

I bought a reman from autozone from a 94GT and have had no problems running it my 88. No more dimming headlights!

 

[PONY MAN]

I would recommend upgrading to the 94/95 alternator. It is 130 amps compared to 75 on the fox. All you have to do is some slight clearancing on the bracket.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/72.shtml

I bought a reman from autozone from a 94GT and have had no problems running it my 88. No more dimming headlights!

Cool, you guys are great for getting good sound info.
Thanks again, will do. :burnout: