Q: alternator wires

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I just put a brand new alternator on my truck like a month ago...brand new from car quest. My alternator wires are not connecting right...its not the wire with the plug, its the one with the nut. Im just curious on how much this would cost and if there are any other problems with it

My car has 230000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

K1500
alternators
1994
V8-5.7L
electrical wiring
Chevrolet
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