Hello:
I have a question. I have been having problems with my F350. I got new batteries, but have been running them down when I plow. I got a Boss V Plow. I did a test on the alternator as described in my Chilton book a couple weeks ago and it passed. The truck has been fine until yesterday when it died when I lifted the plow. I checked the batteries and I think they were at 11.6 I charged them and had 12.8 or so when I went out there today. After start up it was at 11.9 and only got a little higher than that, stayed under 12, which to me means my alternator is shot. I plowed snow in the yard for 5 minutes and shut it down. I had 11.75 volts then. I went back out 2 hours later and had 12.4 volts. Can anyone explain that to me? Where does that voltage come from to go from 11.75 to 12.4?
I started the truck and it went down to 11.8. Ran it for 10 minutes and shut it off. It immediately went a little over 12 and now two hours later it is about 12.3. I don't know how I am gaining voltage, but I see a pattern here. I would guess I have a few more starts and will be in the same boat where it doesn't start.
Any advice on where to get a good alternator?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I have a question. I have been having problems with my F350. I got new batteries, but have been running them down when I plow. I got a Boss V Plow. I did a test on the alternator as described in my Chilton book a couple weeks ago and it passed. The truck has been fine until yesterday when it died when I lifted the plow. I checked the batteries and I think they were at 11.6 I charged them and had 12.8 or so when I went out there today. After start up it was at 11.9 and only got a little higher than that, stayed under 12, which to me means my alternator is shot. I plowed snow in the yard for 5 minutes and shut it down. I had 11.75 volts then. I went back out 2 hours later and had 12.4 volts. Can anyone explain that to me? Where does that voltage come from to go from 11.75 to 12.4?
I started the truck and it went down to 11.8. Ran it for 10 minutes and shut it off. It immediately went a little over 12 and now two hours later it is about 12.3. I don't know how I am gaining voltage, but I see a pattern here. I would guess I have a few more starts and will be in the same boat where it doesn't start.
Any advice on where to get a good alternator?
Thanks in advance for any help.