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    Alternator amps

    So, after checking a bunch of connections and testing the battery and alternator which both tested good. still had problem. I really felt it was an intermittent problem with alternator and it just wasn't happening when they tested it. Luckily, I convinced the staff at O'reilly's and they...
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    Alternator amps

    Sorry been busy last few days. I really feel like the alternator has some sort of dead spot. Gonna have it tested. If I need a new one probably go with 94 amp. Also I need to measure diameter of pulley.
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    Alternator amps

    Aurora Girl, my alternator does look like that and belt goes around alternator, crank, water pump..
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    Alternator amps

    Thanks for the info on Pulley. I have a small serpentine like belt.
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    Alternator amps

    Yes, mostly at idle. Sometimes drips right off to like 8 volts. Turn things off it will come back up. I replaced it probably a year and a half ago and seemed okay. Just started acting up again. I'll take it down to Oreilly's let them test it. Good ideas. The smaller pulley might do the trick...
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    Alternator amps

    Is there a way to tell what alternator came on the truck originally. It's an 86 K20 Silverado with A/C. Nothing else unusual. I've put a couple of Generic brand 78 amp alternators in and they drop off voltage when running lights, Heater on #3, wipers. I've replaced the blower motor, resistor and...
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    Seat belt retractor

    As far as retracting fine, I meant when I remove the belt they spool back fine. Certainly not with any force. And yes they do not snug up real tight when putting them on.
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    Seat belt retractor

    Aha, that's kinda what I thought when I saw that little rig. But, wasn't sure. Thanks for the info.
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    Seat belt retractor

    The seat belts on my 86 K20 don't grab if yanked out. On my other cars a quick yank on the belt and it grabs. They retract fine. I lifted the plastic cover up some and I see a little weight with spring set up that if moved grabs the belt. Is there something I'm missing here. I lubed everything...
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    voltmeter to zero.

    Snoots, PM me and I'll mail it to you. No charge
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    voltmeter to zero.

    Well, never did find the spider connector above kick panel. Maybe I was looking in the wrong place. But, turned out to be the head light switch. While I was in there I replaced the aluminum finned thing that has something to do with wipers. I had a spare column and stole it from there. Fixed my...
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    voltmeter to zero.

    Thanks, got it. Will check it out tomorrow.
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    voltmeter to zero.

    Okay, thanks. Left kick panel meaning near parking brake pedal? Just want to be sure.
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    voltmeter to zero.

    Twice in the last couple of rainy days, my voltmeter has dropped to zero momentarily. first time I had just witched on headlights. Turned them off and volts came back. Today, I turned off lights, no difference but after a few more seconds volts came back. Lights on again. Is this something that...
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    Tail light lenses

    Thanks TYC did not fit right on mine. Gaps around edges were too large compared to originals
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