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Apr 30, 2012 | 04:45 PM

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83Dodgeman

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I'm sure it's not the battery. When we start the truck and pull off the terminals the truck should run off the alternator but it kills. And what is the rectifier?

May 1, 2012 | 07:02 AM

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Hmm not really sure. But your alternator creates AC but you cant store AC so the 4way rectifier converts that AC to DC.

May 1, 2012 | 11:57 AM

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Well we changed the rectifier and still no go. I appreciate all the help.

May 1, 2012 | 12:07 PM

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i guess all there is left to test is the wiring. could try checking the resistance between the wires on the VR and alternator.

May 1, 2012 | 03:03 PM

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Have you checked the engine to frame ground? The case of the alternator must be grounded to work.

May 2, 2012 | 10:23 PM

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Well, it turned out that it was the VR all along. The new one that I had gotten was apparently DOA. Changed it again today and it runs like a champ again. I appreciate all the help

May 3, 2012 | 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 83Dodgeman

Well, it turned out that it was the VR all along. The new one that I had gotten was apparently DOA. Changed it again today and it runs like a champ again. I appreciate all the help

Glad you got it fixed and no problem