JordanHayes

I've got an 87' & i was changing the valve cover gaskets when the alternator connection shorted ( i know i should have disconnected the bat.) & the solenoid gave off a hug plume of electrical smoke. It turns over & runs, i had to replace the alternator, But the battery is good. The solenoid functions, but could it be shorted & STILL functioning? My Battery light is on, NO fuses blown & the battery is on a steady but slow drain? Any ideas folks?

87' xlt lariat, 2wd, 302

5Rangers

If the magical electrical smoke was released from the starter relay, you may want to consider burying it in the backyard and putting a new one on your fender... where there's smoke there's fire... let's start with the obvious first..

JordanHayes

I Found the Problem -- It was the Fusible link from the alternator to the solenoid. I replaced the solenoid & the fusible link and it's back to normal. Thanks