am i jumping my truck wrong or am i leaving it running after for way too short a time?

1989 GMC SIERRA
200,000 MILES
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CAPTAINESTEBAN
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I just got a new alternator and battery, but before i put the new alternator in, i ran the battery almost dead. I got a jump today and i let the truck run for about 5 minutes, then later when i tried to start it again the battery acted like it was dead
Feb 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Yup! not enough time-try 1/2 hr my time-if it continues double check alternator and battery condition
Feb 18, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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