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Mar 7, 2008 | 01:19 PM

Navydawg

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looks like i need a new alternator, was wondering if what is the best one for my 1986 F250 Diesel 4x4 (duel batteries). heading to Lordco after work to get my haynes manual and a new alternator. suggestions most welcome.

Mar 7, 2008 | 05:36 PM

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That alternator is expensive. Your best bet is finding a local auto eletrical shop and see how much they want to fix the one you have.

Mar 7, 2008 | 07:40 PM

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thanks....
through talking with auto yards i was told that the alternator probably isnt the problem (too new looking), using my haynes manual i seem to have a short. pulled fuses till the test light went out. the manual i have is for the engine only. now i have to search online for a diagram for the fuse panel to find out what that fuse belongs too.

Mar 7, 2008 | 07:50 PM

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This is for a gas engine. Diesel probably is the same with some small differences.

Mar 7, 2008 | 08:10 PM

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thanks...off to check things out

Mar 7, 2008 | 09:42 PM

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was the fuse for the courtsey lamps. with neg off the battery used a test lamp and when i got to that one and pulled it the test lamp did not light. guess i need to go and get the manual for the rest of the truck lol. brain is shot on how to get it all working properly. thanks for the help Dave