FastRider

I have a 1988 mustang GT and everything was ripped apart under the hood to change the head gaskets. Once everything was put back together the alternator fried once started and has fried 2 new ones aswell. I have put in a new battery a new starter a new ignition coil and battery cables since. Ive checked and rechecked everything and this has left me stumped for years! Ive done numerous troubleshooting guides and would understand more if it just wasnt charging but its frying new alternators too. Its shorting out somewhere and i cant find where! Anyone know the charging system of a 87-93 mustang well i need suggestions before decide to scrap this thing. A BIG help would be a wire by wire explantion of what the only wires that should be on the ignition coil (behind battery over left front inner fender)and where they should go to and from and how many you guys have on it.

Bubba 95SN

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mattdel

Here's a diagram of the charging system, and everything that it links to.
Also, an ignition coil diagram.

Charging #1:


Charging #2:


Coil:

FastRider

Ok ill go over these diagrams and let you know if anything is different which i already know there is on the starter relay just by looking at this ill get back to you guys when its not -15 outside.

FastRider

Ok could someone please post a picture of their starter relay please?

FastRider

I dont know how to edit a post after i just posted it so i was also wondering what is the black and white wire for thats connected to the starter relay and it has this Short-Stop Thing on it, is that the same thing as a fuse link?

mattdel

Top left of the first diagram. Black/White has a 20amp inline circuit breaker, goes to doorlocks, windows, and seats.