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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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Charging help asap

I had my truck burn some wires up I have changed out the alt, stater solenoid, voltage regulator, battery and I still can't seem to get it to charge the battery at idle it's at 12.32v at night when using the headlights they are so dim I can't see the Rd I'd like to get my truck going everyone I know has looked at it with no help please help me so I can get it back up and going
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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did you change out any of the wires that were burnt? you didn't mention what year of truck you're working on.
 
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Yes I think I got them all right back place my truck is a 1978 ford f250
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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link to the underhood wiring for a 78. I would start by confirming the wiring...and don't discount the possiblity of bad parts, even new ones. Also, what caused the wired to burn?

http://fordification.net/tech/images...ster_3of10.png
 
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