From: rasta@dakine.com.invalid   
      
   "David"  wrote in   
   message news:postings-4C1E05.22451214122008@news.ceinternet.com.au...   
   >   
   >> The truck is running ok for now. I'm just worried it will stop again,   
   >> once   
   >> the battery is low.  When I have time I'll remove the alternator to have   
   >> it   
   >> checked out at the local parts store.   
   >   
   > You dont need to remove the alternator to check it - just drop into an   
   > auto elect and they can check the charging rate etc without removing   
   > anything   
   >   
   > David   
   >   
   > But I agree that it is probably an earthing problem - did you check   
   > where the battery connects to the chassis?   
   >   
   > David   
      
   A mechanic friend had a Snap-On Battery/Alternator tester.  He hooked it up   
   and it showed a below normal readings, with the engine on and off on the new   
   battery.  He said the alternator might be going bad, but he could not be   
   certain.  He recommended taking it to a shop to be bench tested for accurate   
   readings.   
      
   I checked ground cable beside the battery, it is connect to the chassis and   
   to the starter (I think). The only other grounding point I can see is a wire   
   from the center of the firewall to the top of the intake plenum.   
      
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