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About Ben Deutschman
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Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
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I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
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POCI Legislative Liaison
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http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
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Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
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B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
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Expert: Ben Deutschman - 9/5/2008
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QUESTION: I have a 85 ford 150. The truck will start cold, but was I drive it and it get hot it will not start. The battery is drained while I am driving. I changed the battery, start, solenoid. Can this be wire short?
ANSWER: I would have also tested the Alternator. It is possible that it is either just plain no good, or at least not charging as it gets warm from driving. If you don't have a proper Analyzer, or know how to use one, then it might pay to have the existing Alternator tested, unless of course the cost exceeds what a replacement Alternator would be. You can price Alternators Online at Autozone.com, or Partsamerica.com.
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QUESTION: I had it tested and it was good.
Answer
I would say then you you may have a high resistence short, (better known as a loose or dirty connection) somewhere between the Battery and the Alternator. I don't thinik you'd have a direct short.
Also, I'm assuming that when you tested the Alternator, that you checked not only for Voltage output, but also for Amperage. A Factory Shop Manual would give you the correct specs on the Amperage.
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