batteries dead
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batteries dead
ok guys i need help again.. i havnt driven my truck since friday i go to start it to go in town and i have nothen. so i go charge the batteries and it runs fine no batterie light and the charge is normal but when i take a volt reading it is only 12 volts with the truck running.. i check the alternater and it is only 12 volts coming out is this right .. i thought with the truck running shouldnt it b up closer to 14 volts.. any help would b great
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From: VA
That battery light is very stubborn. Definitely should be 14+.
I went with a NEW auto zone alternator and havent had a problem since. Ive heard some of the remans dont last too long but you still get a good warranty regardless.
I went with a NEW auto zone alternator and havent had a problem since. Ive heard some of the remans dont last too long but you still get a good warranty regardless.
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From: Rochdale MA
DB Electrical Starter-Alternator
If you ever need a starter get the high torque from these guys. You will be amazed!
If you ever need a starter get the high torque from these guys. You will be amazed!
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Yea, Ive heard nothing but good things about their starters. Fortunately Im still on my original starter(knock on wood) after almost 10 years!
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I just looked it up
FORD F SERIES DIESEL TRUCK HIGH OUTPUT ALTERNATOR 98 99 00 01 7796: 7796-200 AMP DB Electrical Starter-Alternator
You should use this kit with it too for maximum charging
FORD CHEVY HIGH OUTPUT ALTERNATOR FUSE BLOCK WIRING KIT 101: WIRING KIT-101 4 GAUGE- 6 FT - 250AMP ANL FUSE DB Electrical Starter-Alternator
FORD F SERIES DIESEL TRUCK HIGH OUTPUT ALTERNATOR 98 99 00 01 7796: 7796-200 AMP DB Electrical Starter-Alternator
You should use this kit with it too for maximum charging
FORD CHEVY HIGH OUTPUT ALTERNATOR FUSE BLOCK WIRING KIT 101: WIRING KIT-101 4 GAUGE- 6 FT - 250AMP ANL FUSE DB Electrical Starter-Alternator
SaWeet, my starter is gtn ready to take a dump after 10 yrs and alternator is original as well
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From: Northern Idaho
Remember that if you haven't changed your batteries in a while that weak batteries means over worked started and in some cases alternator.
Maintain your batteries
And BTW, umm, WOW to the 200amp, I didn't know these things could produce that much juice!!! What is the stock amperage? 120?
Maintain your batteries
And BTW, umm, WOW to the 200amp, I didn't know these things could produce that much juice!!! What is the stock amperage? 120?
