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Likely the alternator?
Anthony Giorgianni wrote:
> Thanks everybody for the advice. > > I decided to go ahead and replace the battery, since it was so old > anyway. (Had to wait because the battery tray was rusted and I had to > paint it and wait for it to dry. I wash the engine time I wash the > car, which seems to take it's toll on the battery tray.) > > I just put the battery in and drove a few blocks. Voltmeter is nice > and steady and about where it always is. > > So my 92 is up and running great. > > Now I can shampoo the interior, finish waxing the outside and some > selective underside painting just to keep everything new and fresh, > and I'll be set for winter! > > Thanks again! > > Anthony Giorgianni. > > Sep 16, 8:48 pm, Ron & Maggie > wrote: >> PeterD wrote: >>> On Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:23:20 GMT, "Al Williams" >>> > wrote: >>>> If the alternator is putting out 14 volts across the battery when the truck >>>> is running then it should be OK. If the battery does not hold with the >>>> truck off then it's the battery. >>> Or it (the truck) has a parisitic draw that is too high... >>>> Sounds like the battery for sure from what >>>> you've described. At 10+ years, it is about time ;-) >>>> I like Costco batteries but everyone has a preference... >> Replace the dead battery and do not pull anything off when the engine is >> running or you will have to replace more than just an old battery. >> >> ron > Add a beer or two just to make it worthwhile good luck. Ron |
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Likely the alternator?
This is a really good way to spike the electronics in the vehicle... insert
the sound of rolling dice here... was that six shots or five - how lucky do ya feel punk? I hope I never have to ride in your ****ing POS bus. "Airport Shuttle" > wrote in message ... > > On a 92 if you can jump start the vehicle pull the negative cable off > the batttery if the truck keeps running the alt is good. However the alt > good be over charging the battery. > > > -- > Airport Shuttle > > '' (http://www.yourcityride.com) > Message origin: TRAVEL.com > |
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