1992 Ford Truck starting

1992 FORD TRUCK
10,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CEWALLS
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how to check an altenator
Aug 22, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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JEEPFAN
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the best way is with a load tester but in a pinch you can start the vehicle and lay a pocket knife to the back and should feel a magnetic pull
Oct 14, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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