Likely the alternator?

Anthony Giorgianni wrote:
> Thanks everybody for the advice.
>
> I decided to go ahead and replace the battery, since it was so old
> anyway. (Had to wait because the battery tray was rusted and I had to
> paint it and wait for it to dry. I wash the engine time I wash the
> car, which seems to take it's toll on the battery tray.)
>
> I just put the battery in and drove a few blocks. Voltmeter is nice
> and steady and about where it always is.
>
> So my 92 is up and running great.
>
> Now I can shampoo the interior, finish waxing the outside and some
> selective underside painting just to keep everything new and fresh,
> and I'll be set for winter!
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Anthony Giorgianni.
>
> Sep 16, 8:48 pm, Ron & Maggie > wrote:
>> PeterD wrote:
>>> On Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:23:20 GMT, "Al Williams"
>>> > wrote:
>>>> If the alternator is putting out 14 volts across the battery when the truck
>>>> is running then it should be OK. If the battery does not hold with the
>>>> truck off then it's the battery.
>>> Or it (the truck) has a parisitic draw that is too high...
>>>> Sounds like the battery for sure from what
>>>> you've described. At 10+ years, it is about time ;-)
>>>> I like Costco batteries but everyone has a preference...
>> Replace the dead battery and do not pull anything off when the engine is
>> running or you will have to replace more than just an old battery.
>>
>> ron
>
Add a beer or two just to make it worthwhile good luck.



Ron

This is a really good way to spike the electronics in the vehicle... insert
the sound of rolling dice here... was that six shots or five - how lucky do
ya feel punk?

I hope I never have to ride in your ****ing POS bus.


"Airport Shuttle" > wrote in
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> On a 92 if you can jump start the vehicle pull the negative cable off
> the batttery if the truck keeps running the alt is good. However the alt
> good be over charging the battery.
>
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