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1978 Ford F-250 multiple battery failures

Tiny
BRITISHSAFFORD
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  • 1978 FORD F-250
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have a 1978 Ford F-250. Last october I replaced the almost new (18 month) battery, as the first had gone bad. Now, 4 months later the battery charger is telling me that this 3rd battery has 'gone bad'.

The truck sits quite a bit as I use it on and off around the farm. Any thoughts as to why I am going through batteries so fast? Also, is there any thing that I can do with these old batteries that I am collecting or are they done?
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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 1:26 PM

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Tiny
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HI:
Have you had the alt and voltage regulator checked? It could be over or under charging causing the battery to go bad.

Also, most parts stores will take the old batteries.

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 2:07 PM
Tiny
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Thank you Joe, i'll check it.
Bob
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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 6:10 PM
Tiny
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Bob,
Let me know what you find. Something tells me there is a problem with the regulator.

Joe
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Monday, March 9th, 2009 AT 10:44 AM

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