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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Electrical drain

I have a 77 F-250 with 400 that is used as a salt truck. Twice this year the truck has died from dead battery & won't start back up unless jumped but when it is dead the lights are still bright & everything else works fine. I checked the battery & it was fine then the alternator & it was putting 14 volts out. I also checked the ground to the block & cleaned it up but no help. Anyone have any suggestions. I have been out salting several times with the truck and it done this the first time & about a week ago & that is it, it is not everytime.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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My 1970 Mach 1 did that until I replaced the starter. Which is an adventure of it's own in the dark, with no jack.
 
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