Charging system

Tiny
RYANCWATERS
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  • 1974 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA
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I have had the system checked at autozone and they say everything is normal but the Battery has to be charged every couple days and I can not figure out the starter is grinding the flywheel which is putting strain on the battery and maybe that's why it has to be charged
Saturday, May 11th, 2013 AT 1:36 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Yes, the starter motor would do that but it should recover quickly. I think you have a bad alternator. What were the voltage and amp readings they gave you with the print out?

Roy
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Saturday, May 11th, 2013 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
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I can't find that little piece of paper now, figures huh? I did find the the ground wire from the battery to the car is all burnt up so that may be the whole problem I hope. I'll change that and let you know what happens. Thanks for you're help.
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Sunday, May 12th, 2013 AT 11:13 AM

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