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Jun 4, 2012 | 09:36 AM

#16

46/71 Hybrid

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace2Peep

...Remember many people end up needing batteries after an alternator goes bad. Both should be replaced at the same time....

I've never heard that before, what's your reasoning? If you replace the alt and the batteries test good, why should you replace them? If you replace the batt's and the alt tests good, why should you replace it?

Jun 4, 2012 | 09:51 AM

#17

2SONS

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From: Austin, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmatthews

I guess lifetime warranty isn't worth it in this case.

Every time I hear Lifetime Warranty I think of Chris Farley in Tommy Boy

. That movie will teach you everything you need to know about warranty/guarantees on auto parts.

Jun 4, 2012 | 09:59 PM

#18

jayjjcc

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Not trying to hijack, but I've got a relatively new battery (4 months) and my battery light is light.

Happened yeasterday for the first time. Assuming alternator?

Terminals are fine. How do I check alternator? voltmeter on the battery and check how much volts drop with ac full wipers on, lights on, etc...?

Jun 4, 2012 | 11:10 PM

#19

gr8scott72

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From: Summit, MS

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Originally Posted by jayjjcc

Just check it while the engine is running. Should be about 14 volts.

Jun 6, 2012 | 12:58 AM

#20

Peace2Peep

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by 46/71 Hybrid

Unless you are running deep cycle batteries, the factory or replacement batts can't handle a whole lot of abuse. Once you fully discharge em a couple of times, they're usually on borrowed time. If they are new you can usually keep right on truckin for a while.

Never force your weak factory alternator to charge up TWO big batts from somewhat dead...sure fire way to need another new alternator. Alternators top off batts and run the truck, they are not supposed to recharge mostly dead batteries.

I'm not saying that is they test out as good to toss 'em...just test me more than once for a little while. Electronic power in a diesel is vital.

Jun 7, 2012 | 11:23 AM

#21

mgraveman

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The ford voltage regulators are very sensitive, and I'm not aware that anyone makes a better one. FWIW, I rebuild these myself for about $40 unless the armature rings are worn and then I take them to a local shop that does them for $100. They are very simple.

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:26 PM

#22

brian Felts

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If you need me!

Hey I am in Hatteras right now and I have my scanner and tool kit with me. If you need help look me up we are in a black/gold 01 (stock) this is excursion heaven.

TD! I drove by the lube shop in Kill Devil last Satruday but you had already went home. I am usually here in Sept. but the kids are in school now.

our e-mail is sbfelts@roadrunner.com if you need any help.

Brian Felts

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:35 PM

#23

Jmatthews

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From: Winston Salem NC

Thanks Brian! I think I'm good to go, my new alt has held up all week with no problems. And yeah I've seen tons of Excursions. 4 in our campground and lots of Fords fer sure!!