1964 Ford Falcon alternator

1964 FORD FALCON
180,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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ANDREWSTROY
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i have a 1964 ford falcon and the battery runs dead when the engine is off the alternator is drawing current was wondering if could be the voltage regulator as had the alternator checked and it was ok any ideas thanks troy
Aug 11, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be shorted diode in the alternator Battery drain test:


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Aug 11, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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