problems with my alternator keeping my battery charged?

1976 FORD F-150
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CURTIS
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I am having problems with my alternator keeping my battery charged. I have had the alternator checked at serval auto part stores and they all say it's good. I have changed the voltage regulator, Changed starter and starter solenoid. Also i just bought the battery in December brand new. :cry:
Feb 16, 2006 at 1:18 PM
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GODBEAR839
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has the battery been tested? might be your problem also could be bad wires from the terminal posts I have seen a couple of vehicles with corroded wiring causing this kind of issue.
Feb 17, 2006 at 1:43 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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The only other thing I can add is that there could be a drain on the battery. A glove box light on, etc. If the battery tests out ok, take a look at night and maybe pull some fuses.

Good hunting and let us know. :)
Feb 17, 2006 at 4:41 AM
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problems with my alternator keeping my battery charged?

The poster reports an alternator that won’t keep the battery charged on an unspecified vehicle. They say multiple auto‑parts stores tested the alternator and reported it good; the poster has replaced the voltage regulator, starter and starter solenoid, and installed a new battery in December. Despite those parts changes and the tests, the charging problem persists according to the poster.

Reported outcome: The poster did not report a resolution; no successful repair or confirmed fix was reported in the thread.

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