Help! 98 Silverado Charging System

Thanks John!

It's all fixed now, looking forward to hearing from you - and getting down there.

Mike

Dude,

That reminded me of something the tech did before he put the new alt in. He tested every fuse, both in the cab and under the hood. I asked him about it and he told me his brother-in-law was going through alts every 3 months. Turns out his kid had blown some fuse (he didn't say which one) while putting in a radio. Might be something, might be nothing.

Excel alt is running great so far - 500 miles in 2 day. Not much of a test, but that is where we are so far.

Mike

62 wood,

It was re-maned. Brand was Excel, I believe.

Tuck the Napa receipt in your glove box, in case yours fails any distance from your "home" Napa. At first the guy asked me for my receipt until I reminded him of the conversation we had had 2 weeks earlier. It all came back to him, which helped. I have no idea how this would have played out if I were away from home. My guess is not as smooth.

Riley - I went to Napa because so many members here have had positive Napa stories. I agree the warranty is attractive, but it won't charge your battery when you are in the middle of who knows where. But what does one do? I carry 2 hub kits and all necessary tools when I trailer the boat, which is every weekend. I have a spare impeller, spare battery, spare shaft packing, spare prop. I have spare belts for both boat and truck, I have spare tires for both...where does it end?

I think jbears method of duct tape, hammer and really big hammer is the way to go. Think of the fuel you save not carrying all that "spare" weight. There is prepared, and there is OCBD. Where is the line?

Screw it, a AAA card and a receipt for any warranty parts will get you farther and faster than all the stuff I'm hauling.

Thanks to all,

Mike

Mike,

   Was the alt. you put on new or re-maned?

I put a NAPA alternator on my 96 Silverado two weeks ago...It was new, but you kinda have me worried....

we use napa for many of our fleet parts, but shy away from their alts and starters.
steve

Wow a '64 Mustang? Cool.

I have had 3 Broncos and am on my fourth F-150. Loved all of 'em. Mrs jbear drives a "93 Triple White (only 1300 made) Mustang.

john

Hey John,

Love the Ford power plant, not a big fan of everything they wrap it in. Just me, but the newer trucks are looking better. Maybe some day...

Mike

Get a Ford.


Sorry...couldn't resist. I really don't know a thing about your problem. I am a very bad mechanic.

john

First off ,I think your reading volts not amps..

Did you replace the belt(long shot?)does it have good tension?... Also wouldnt be the first replacement alternator to be bad...Take it back to NAPA and have them test it... Also make sure you have good ground and clean / tight battery cable terminals...