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From: David on 14 Dec 2008 06:45

> The truck is running ok for now. I'm just worried it will stop again, once
> the battery is low. When I have time I'll remove the alternator to have it
> checked out at the local parts store.

You dont need to remove the alternator to check it - just drop into an
auto elect and they can check the charging rate etc without removing
anything

David

But I agree that it is probably an earthing problem - did you check
where the battery connects to the chassis?

David
From: Rastamon on 15 Dec 2008 02:14

"David" <postings(a)REMOVE-TO-REPLYconfidential-counselling.com> wrote in
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>
>> The truck is running ok for now. I'm just worried it will stop again,
>> once
>> the battery is low. When I have time I'll remove the alternator to have
>> it
>> checked out at the local parts store.
>
> You dont need to remove the alternator to check it - just drop into an
> auto elect and they can check the charging rate etc without removing
> anything
>
> David
>
> But I agree that it is probably an earthing problem - did you check
> where the battery connects to the chassis?
>
> David

A mechanic friend had a Snap-On Battery/Alternator tester. He hooked it up
and it showed a below normal readings, with the engine on and off on the new
battery. He said the alternator might be going bad, but he could not be
certain. He recommended taking it to a shop to be bench tested for accurate
readings.

I checked ground cable beside the battery, it is connect to the chassis and
to the starter (I think). The only other grounding point I can see is a wire
from the center of the firewall to the top of the intake plenum.


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