1985 Nissan Truck Changing alternators a lot.

Tiny
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  • 1985 NISSAN TRUCK
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I own a 1995 Nissan King Cab truck. In the two and a half years that I have owned it I have been through three alternators. I believe that this is not normal. I seem to have problems in the electrical area with this truck. It seems to be happening around the battery/ alternator area. When the alternator goes out it happens slowly. First, through the radio, it sound like the people on it are under water a gargling sound. I have to push the gas harder to get it to go. Using the blinkers or lights makes it worse. It will run like this for a few miles then stop. I guess this is due to the alternator stopping and the engine running off the battery. I change the alternator every nine months or so. I don’t know if this helps but when listening to the radio on AM I can hear the alternator hum on it especially if the station weakens.
Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 8:07 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

I would be checking that all the earths are in good condition, and check that the body and engine have separate earths, one may have been removed at some time, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, October 20th, 2008 AT 8:16 PM

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