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Jul 21, 2002 | 08:35 PM

fordboy390

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1987 F150 trouble

I just picked up a 1987 F150 with a 302. When I start the truck the voltage gauge reads not charging at all yet when I pull the negative cable off the battery post it is charging way to the positive side of the gauge. Hook the cable back up and it reads just to the positive side of center on the gauge (where it should be). I shut the truck off and the same thing happens. What is the problem if anyone knows.

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Jul 21, 2002 | 11:01 PM

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1987 F150 trouble

How many times has the battery Cable been removed from the battery when the engine is ruuning?

This is a NO NO and can cause problems with your alternator and charging system.

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