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#100552 04/30/2007 10:40 PM
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Our 46 1/2 ton keeps killing batteries on us when we use the lights. It was suggested to me to adjust the voltage regulator. Is this correct?


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What is your ammeter showing with the lights on and the engine running faster than idle speed?

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Put a voltmeter on the battery or bat. term of the regulator. Rev the engine up & it should read 7-7 1/2 volts. Like Baldy says watch the ammeter on the dash. It should show charge with the lights on & speed the engine up a little.


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#100555 05/01/2007 1:13 AM
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i would think you might have a short in the headlight system somewhere


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#100556 05/01/2007 1:24 AM
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Same thing happened to me years ago. It was the voltage regulator in my case. Lesson learned, Don't buy a cheap VR. Don't forget to re-polarize the VR if it is replaced.


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I haven't seen the truck yet this year... Still parked in storage, but we are taking it to a show in August. I have just been going over the "List" of things that need attention in my head... Thanks!


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