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racecougar · 04-04-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 63ChevC10

I worked on the yard most of the day...BUT, I had to see if the truck would start after sitting for over 24 hrs (been having battery drain issues). Started right up! Still nervous though...

Why not grab a multimeter and source the parasitic drain?

dantimdad · 04-04-2013, 10:51 AM

Just a suggestion: I had a drain issue and it turned out to be a bad diode in the alternator.

It's supposed to be very common on GM alternators.

Steven

63ChevC10 · 04-04-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by racecougar

Why not grab a multimeter and source the parasitic drain?

It's sort of a long story, but I've been working on it slowly when I have time. The next step will be to check for which circuit is drawing amps on the battery by using the meter and pulling fuses.

63ChevC10 · 04-04-2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dantimdad

Just a suggestion: I had a drain issue and it turned out to be a bad diode in the alternator.

It's supposed to be very common on GM alternators.

Steven

Thanks, and I was thinking the same thing. I just went to an internally regulated alternator and so far so good. I still have a feeling I'll be pulling out the meter and finding the current draw though.

Rich 5150 69 · 04-04-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 63ChevC10

Thanks, and I was thinking the same thing. I just went to an internally regulated alternator and so far so good. I still have a feeling I'll be pulling out the meter and finding the current draw though.

In my opinion best and easiest way to test the diode block while the alternator is still on the engine is to do an AC ripple test with a digital multimeter. Just start up the car, turn on the headlights to remove surface charge off the battery. This will force the alternator to switch on. Next set the meter to AC Volts. With the engine running put the positive lead of the meter to the "BAT" terminal on the alternator and hold it there. Then place the negative meter lead onto the negative post on the battery. If you get a meter reading of more than 1.5 Volts AC (1 1/2 Volts AC) the diode block in the alternator is bad and needs replaced. Its a real simple test that only takes a few seconds to perform. Hope this helps!

gofastnut · 04-04-2013, 03:22 PM

Last night after work I got to put some PlastiKote Rust converter on a few of the many rust spots on Ole Brownie. The stuff works pretty good! I think I'm gonna need about a gallon of it!

Trsmotrhed · 04-04-2013, 09:25 PM

Finished installing my gauges today.

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Hx16457 · 04-04-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Finished installing my gauges today.

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Looks good! You did a nice job with it!
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Trsmotrhed · 04-04-2013, 09:43 PM

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Looks good! You did a nice job with it!
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Thank you. Very happy with how they came out.
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Lugnutz65 · 04-04-2013, 09:58 PM

I towed home a 1966 longbed parts truck. I have sooooo many parts for my 65 now that I had to store this at a friends house until I make room. LOL!

markeb01 · 04-04-2013, 10:06 PM

Wow! That is a very nice looking parts truck.

mud.man.rj · 04-04-2013, 11:15 PM

Tonight I finished welding up the plates for my rear cab mounts that cracked, stupid body lift the truck came with, all good and overbuilt now. Time to try out the newly built big block tomorrow.

Narxoleptic Customs · 04-04-2013, 11:40 PM

Got the garage cleaned up. Unloaded the bed of the old truck from the move to the new house. Not enough hours in a day...
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TehNewGuy · 04-05-2013, 09:25 AM

Decided a while ago i wanted some kind of tool box in my truck for storage, but the alluminum ones look out of place. Long story short i desided to make a wood box that matches the bed kinda, and got everything for free so far after trading a bunch of oak wood i had lying around for 2x8's and all the rest was just lying around my buddies garage...

Pics 1&2. Buddy griding off the extra long bolts on the angle iron for the box sides and the box

Pic 3. Mounted fishing rod holders and the spare tire to the sides of the box

Pic 4&5. Then finally installed the Awsome marine antenna (the fiberglass housing was cracked and broken, but i just hacksawed the bad stuff off and threw it back together) and the complete box!

66-PMD-GMC · 04-05-2013, 09:49 AM

Nice box... Careful with the handle... I see a broken rear window in your future...

dbos · 04-05-2013, 02:00 PM

Here my 65 fleetside. Paint the cab white last week and just finished the green this afternoon. Hope to have it on the road this summer

hopped up · 04-05-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

I towed home a 1966 longbed parts truck. I have sooooo many parts for my 65 now that I had to store this at a friends house until I make room. LOL!

Ill take those hubcaps !!!

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akaupp · 04-05-2013, 08:38 PM

Yesterday I stripped the step bumper and repainted it white. It will probably go on this weekend, I hope.

I had to cut the tow balls off, so unfortunately, they won't be going back on.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-05-2013, 09:17 PM

In the works...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

1964Chevy · 04-05-2013, 09:17 PM

Put an inline fuse in the electric fan thermostat sending unit, it blew the fuse in the panel and baffled my tiny brain why the fan would not come on. Drove Toad for the first time in 6 weeks. Went over yonder and did burnouts.
I remembered why I like my pickemup truck. Sound of real V8 and the smell or burning rubber.

gmcdeadhead · 04-06-2013, 06:43 PM

got the 14 bolt rear in today , tomorrow i'll do the brakes.[IMG]

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63ChevC10 · 04-06-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

In my opinion best and easiest way to test the diode block while the alternator is still on the engine is to do an AC ripple test with a digital multimeter. Just start up the car, turn on the headlights to remove surface charge off the battery. This will force the alternator to switch on. Next set the meter to AC Volts. With the engine running put the positive lead of the meter to the "BAT" terminal on the alternator and hold it there. Then place the negative meter lead onto the negative post on the battery. If you get a meter reading of more than 1.5 Volts AC (1 1/2 Volts AC) the diode block in the alternator is bad and needs replaced. Its a real simple test that only takes a few seconds to perform. Hope this helps!

Thanks for the tip. I've been out of town for a couple of days (Portland, OR swap meet), but I'll be trying that soon!

Dano0579 · 04-06-2013, 09:15 PM

Washed my truck for the first time since I got it and fixed the passenger door window where it was off track.

Trsmotrhed · 04-06-2013, 09:47 PM

Working on the other side of bed. Not sure if I can save it.

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garett · 04-06-2013, 11:10 PM

got the rear end done in the old burban, then drove to the gas station and filled up. seat belts tommorow yea!

04-04-2013, 10:51 AM	#7302
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just a suggestion: I had a drain issue and it turned out to be a bad diode in the alternator. It's supposed to be very common on GM alternators. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

04-04-2013, 03:22 PM	#7306
gofastnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Williams, CA Posts: 760	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Last night after work I got to put some PlastiKote Rust converter on a few of the many rust spots on Ole Brownie. The stuff works pretty good! I think I'm gonna need about a gallon of it! __________________ Jeff 96 C3500 Crew Cab Long bed (Waiting on Cool Name) 64 C-10 shortie stepside, "Ole Brownie" C-10 Club My achingly slow build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508345

04-04-2013, 09:25 PM	#7307
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished installing my gauges today. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

04-04-2013, 09:58 PM	#7310
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,926	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I towed home a 1966 longbed parts truck. I have sooooo many parts for my 65 now that I had to store this at a friends house until I make room. LOL! __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

04-04-2013, 10:06 PM	#7311
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04-04-2013, 11:15 PM	#7312
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Tonight I finished welding up the plates for my rear cab mounts that cracked, stupid body lift the truck came with, all good and overbuilt now. Time to try out the newly built big block tomorrow.

04-04-2013, 11:40 PM	#7313
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the garage cleaned up. Unloaded the bed of the old truck from the move to the new house. Not enough hours in a day... Posted via Mobile Device

04-05-2013, 09:25 AM	#7314
TehNewGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Decided a while ago i wanted some kind of tool box in my truck for storage, but the alluminum ones look out of place. Long story short i desided to make a wood box that matches the bed kinda, and got everything for free so far after trading a bunch of oak wood i had lying around for 2x8's and all the rest was just lying around my buddies garage... Pics 1&2. Buddy griding off the extra long bolts on the angle iron for the box sides and the box Pic 3. Mounted fishing rod holders and the spare tire to the sides of the box Pic 4&5. Then finally installed the Awsome marine antenna (the fiberglass housing was cracked and broken, but i just hacksawed the bad stuff off and threw it back together) and the complete box! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 LWB Fleet- Project

04-05-2013, 09:49 AM	#7315
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04-05-2013, 02:00 PM	#7316
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04-05-2013, 08:38 PM	#7318
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Yesterday I stripped the step bumper and repainted it white. It will probably go on this weekend, I hope. I had to cut the tow balls off, so unfortunately, they won't be going back on.

04-05-2013, 09:17 PM	#7319
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04-05-2013, 09:17 PM	#7320
1964Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 92	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put an inline fuse in the electric fan thermostat sending unit, it blew the fuse in the panel and baffled my tiny brain why the fan would not come on. Drove Toad for the first time in 6 weeks. Went over yonder and did burnouts. I remembered why I like my pickemup truck. Sound of real V8 and the smell or burning rubber. __________________ If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice. Chinese Proverb

04-06-2013, 06:43 PM	#7321
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04-06-2013, 09:15 PM	#7323
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04-06-2013, 09:47 PM	#7324
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Working on the other side of bed. Not sure if I can save it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

04-06-2013, 11:10 PM	#7325
garett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 35	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got the rear end done in the old burban, then drove to the gas station and filled up. seat belts tommorow yea!

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