do I need to disconnect the battry cable or can I leave the battry cable connected when charging the battry?

1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
248,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
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my truck want crank the battry is low and I need to charge the battry do I need to disconnect the battry cable or can I leave the battry cable connected when carging the battry?
Sep 7, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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You can leave them connected.

If you get him going, take him to a popular auto parts store and have the battery and charging system tested. This is normally a free service.

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The Medic
Sep 7, 2016 at 9:30 AM
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JOE1953
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I charge the battry 2 hours the engine is cranking now I connected a volt meter to the battry and it show 14 volts is that a good charging volt? I havn't check the battry yet.
Sep 7, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Yes!

All seems good as far as home testing!

Get it fully/ thoroughly checked at an auto parts store

The Medic
Sep 7, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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