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RE: My 390 engine ground was off for a while. Did I

By John - 06/27/2004 8:16:19 PM; IP 142.177.97.199

Worst case (and most likely other than nothign at all happening) is your alternator may die...other electronics such as radio, electronics ignition (which you don't have), etc.....possibly. In all likely-hood...npothing bad will happen.....certainly the "tough electrical stuff", such as coil condensor, and points will not be hurt.

Now, the alternator CAN go....and then the DC voltage will be only 12 volts, not 13.8 (OK...14 avg)...and that can affect the spark and make it weak. Start the car....put a voltmeter across the battery....you should get approx 14 VDC while idling....only 12 with car shut off. If the alternator isn't putting out, your ignition will be weak and you may find your power down a bit under heavy load at higher rpm.

Most likely your power problem is unrelated to your ground being off and there is no electrical problems.

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