Battery drain

[rac72me]

Here is the problem. My starter gave out on me last week and I changed it. But I now have a battery recharge problem. I have changed out the alt. and the reg. but running the truck kills my battery. I have also realized that my turn signals and wipers do not work at all now. Any ideas on where to locate the problem would be great. 350hei/auto trans

[MIKE'67]

I would double check the connections on the new parts you installed. Also have you had the battery checked? I had the same problem once and solved it with a internal regulator alternator. Even though the previous external regulator was brand new, it was malfunctioning. Hope this helps.

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1967 Chevy white SWB, 327, 350 trans., 95 Silverado power buckets, frenched third brake light, frenched antenna, digital gauges, power windows, tilt wheel, Vintage Air, Painless wiring, Cragar SS wheels. Located in Albertville, Alabama

[REPO1]

Here is how you check it. Disconnect the negative battey terminal. Put a test light in between the battery terminal, and the cable. (in series)

Now if you have a battery drain, the light is going to be on. Now start disconnecting things, like your alternator, and start pulling fuses, 1 by 1. Eventually the light will go out when you pull the right fuse, or pull off the right wire. Just keep an eye on the test light, and do one at a time.

That is the quickest way to narrow it down.

(had a friend that couldn't find his drain, I showed him that, and we found it in 2 mins. Damn aftermarket electric choke.)


Hope this helps ya!
Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper
#s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans.
Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes.
73,600 Original Miles!!
(Add on 2000 more from raod trip!)