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1964 Ford Falcon Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on August 11, 2009

1964 Ford Falcon alternator

Electrical problem
1964 Ford Falcon V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 180000 miles

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
Avatar Asked by andrewstroy

Answer

Replied on August 11, 2009

Could be shorted diode in the alternator

Battery drain test:


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Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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