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Old 04-17-2013, 02:39 AM   #1
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

thanks to you, will verify the charge when engine is running ; battery is charged this morning, so I hope i can start my engine.
battery gauge (factory) doesn't work correctly ==> always good...

what is to say "Sounds like the alternator/regulator are not adjusted correctly" ?
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thanks to you, will verify the charge when engine is running ; battery is charged this morning, so I hope i can start my engine.
battery gauge (factory) doesn't work correctly ==> always good...

what is to say "Sounds like the alternator/regulator are not adjusted correctly" ?
The regulator and alternator need to work in sync with one another. The regulator can be adjusted to vary the amount of charge being produced. It's been a long time since I had to deal with one, so I would need a manual to see what the adjustments are.
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Old 04-17-2013, 05:52 AM   #3
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

OK, I bought a regulator item 36-2520 at LMC store. it is not precised for which Ah it is. I thought it was a standard one, because it fits with electrical plugs.
i've any information regarding alternator. Perhaps it's a high Ah powered and the standard regulator does'nt work with.
So do I change the alternator to a standard like item 36-2760-Z (LMC store) ?

First I have to see if charge works or not.
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^^^^ Agreed wrong section for troubleshooting help^^^^
OK done, sorry for disturbing
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Planning on how to get my Truck
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Old 04-16-2013, 05:18 PM   #7
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Alternator testing is far easier than most think .

Did you place a volt meter across the battery terminals when it's running ? .

That's just one of many tests .

More if you but ask .
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Played with the hood, played with the headliner (carpet from "Big Lots" ), and cleaned up the engine bay a little.
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I made front upper shock relocation brackets and am about to make the rear ones. Hopefully Ill be able to get them installed friday. Ill post pics soon.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Looked at the truck as I walked by.
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Looked at the truck as I walked by.
Me too.

Over the weekend I did use it to pick up some outdoor furniture. Took out the old seat cover because it had bad dandruff. It was so old, I didn't need anything to pull it apart.
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Still planning on what I want to do
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Practice my frist weld on my spare parts cab. I have a long way
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Old 04-17-2013, 06:27 PM   #14
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Old 04-17-2013, 08:48 PM   #15
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Thanks Scott, will try again tomorrow when I have more time.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

is that flux core?
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:24 PM   #18
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I decided to redo the kick panels in black and finished the Air ride gauge/switch panel with ostrich and formed side panels to hide gauges and wiring. Also blasted the glove box door and hinges then powder coated.
I love this look better. Really finished the interior.
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On my tow truck I swapped the later plastic rectangle lights on the boom tower with 67-72 Stepside/Cab & Chassis tail lamps (round) and put a Y.O.M. license plate on it.
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That interior is mind blowing
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Stared at a photo of the Truck, waiting to get it Sunday....Hopefully
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Stared at a photo of the Truck, waiting to get it Sunday....Hopefully
Good luck! Let us know how that works out.
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The core support and radiator is in. The A/C is hooked up. Serp belt on and a few more things and should be ready to test start this beast. I'm stoked!!! Ground up resto on the streets soon!!! here's the build thread!!
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Congratulations on a super clean build! Seein' those guys on the barstools, are you building that truck in a honky-tonk? Man, that's gearhead euphoria---bustin' knuckles, a waitress getting your drink order, and a live band wailing in the background!
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Thanks Lee, I am pulling my hair out over this
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