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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Well, it was the alternator, got the truck tested and thats the problem. At least I know whats wrong with it, now all thats left is everything. This is my first alternator, but I have replaced many other parts, so this shouldn't be too bad. Thanks again for all your help, you all made this a whoooole lot easier.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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Ok ok, i got the alternator in, truck runs fine, but the gauge for the battery seems a little goofy, it's leaning toward charge, which i guess is ok, but when i put the lights on, the gauge flickers, then goes back to where it was. Im guessing this is normal cause the battery is charging, right?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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That's normal as long as it's not too far towards charge. Measure your batt volts when it's running. If it's over 14.5, you may want to change the regulator too.
 
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