Blown alternator fusible link. 140 A in a fuse box near battery
first check battery,then fuses in fuse box,then fusible link.its connected to your positive battery cable,if its burnt or swollen,then replace,also check your starter and alternator and belts.
The fuse between the battery and alternator is a fusible link in the small wire that hooks up to the battery terminal along with the regular battery cable. It looks like a thick spot in the wiring. To replace, the cable must be replaced. .
To replace the battery on a 1979 Corvette, disconnect the battery cables using the proper tool. Remove the bar that holds the battery in place and pull out the battery. Place the new battery in and reconnect the cables.
Charge it, replace it,test the alternator,Charge it, replace it,test the alternator,
Repair the alternator to battery connections or replace the battery.
check the main fusible link
The fiberglass panel at the side of the battery has to be removed and the battery is removed sideways.
Some possibilities: Cable is loose Alternator is faulty Some other electrical problem is causing an excessive drain. ---------------------- Also check the Fuse or Fusible Link. ----------------------- if new alternator: ck. mounting bolts for tightness & wiring. battery self maintenance? Alt. have intregal regulator? if not, should replace when replacing alt.
Disconnect the 1990 Regal battery. Remove the alternator belt. Unhook the wiring from the alternator then unbolt it. Remove and replace the alternator then reconnect the wiring, belt, and reconnect the battery to finish the installation.
It's not at all uncommon. A failing alternator can easily damage a battery.
The fiberglass panel at the side of the battery has to be removed and the battery is removed sideways.