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1964 Ford Falcon alternator

Tiny
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I have a 1964 ford falcon and the battery runs dead when the engine is off the alternator is drawing current was wondering if could be the voltage regulator as had the alternator checked and it was ok any ideas thanks troy
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 5:42 PM

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Tiny
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Could be shorted diode in the alternator

Battery drain test:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_parastic_draw_1_118.jpg

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