1970 Chevrolet Truck wiring

1970 CHEVROLET TRUCK
300,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CDELLMAR
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I have used so many battery that it sad the problem is that I can leave this battery on the truck switch off for 3 day and it is dead recharge it or replace it same thing happens. I have replace the voltage regulator alternator check grounds seem to be okay but also the dash board lights or instrument panel light the co pit light hasn`t work since replacing light switch. what can be the problem?
May 29, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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HMAC300
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go to how to repair batteries item 9 on this site and look under parasitic draw then do a step by step to find your short that is doing it. HInta place ot look is under hoodlight and glove box light those are the normal culprits.
May 29, 2014 at 4:19 PM
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