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    Crank how long before batteries die

    Had both batteries tested at a shop I trust and they passed.
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    Crank how long before batteries die

    Plugged in it pops off in a split second. But I can't always plug it in.
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    Crank how long before batteries die

    The batteries are group 31. I had them tested at the parts store and they said they passed. They didn't disconnect the batteries from each other though, and I thought they were supposed to? Guess I'll take them out of the truck and have them tested individually. Of course they are 1 month...
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    Crank how long before batteries die

    How long should I be able to crank before the batteries won't turn the engine over? Truck has two 900cca batteries, both one year old. Starter new last winter. All new battery cables. Lately I crank for 10 seconds and after that the engine barely turns over. Usually it's below freezing...
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    Another hard starting thread

    That's what I've been thinking for a while now, I just need some reassuring words before dropping that kind of coin. Thanks.
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    Another hard starting thread

    My truck has always started hard when cold (below freezing). It takes 2 to 3 cycles of the plugs if it starts at all. Plugged in for a couple hours it pops off as fast as I can turn the key. I have all new glow plugs, and have verified that they work. The truck turns over very fast. I have...
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    Opinion on compression numbers

    Well folks after owning my truck for a year I decided to finally test the compression. Here's what I found Drivers side front to back: 390 445 425 445 Passenger front to back: 435 435 410 435 Seems good to me, but the 390 kind of bothers me. Anyone think it's a problem? I...
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    Batteries draining over night

    Bummer.
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    Batteries draining over night

    Update I actually had some time to look at the truck, and found out that if I disconnect the silver box behind the drivers kick panel in the cab, my drain goes away. Is this the pcm? Am I to assume it has a short in it? Any input appreciated
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    Batteries draining over night

    I still haven't gotten anywhere solving this. I've just been disconnecting the black/orange wire from the solenoid at night. I disconnected the large plug at the firewall with all the cab wiring, and the drain did not go away. I disconnected the glow plug solenoid, and no change. I...
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    Batteries draining over night

    I tried unplugging the regulator, and saw no change in the draw. I have just been using a test light to run the test. I guess I could do it with my multimeter, but will it make any difference? Unfortunately, I won't be able to work on it again until this weekend, work is crazy right now...
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    Batteries draining over night

    I still have the drain with the alternator removed.
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    Batteries draining over night

    I tried pulling all the fuses in the box, and still had the same draw. I guess I'll have to start tracing wires and see what I find. Thanks.
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    Batteries draining over night

    Lately if I leave the truck sit for more than a day and try to start it my batteries are dead. Tried a parasitic drain test and found that if I remove the large black and orange wire from the solenoid on the passenger fender, the drain goes away. This wire goes to the alternator, so I...
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    Flat deck

    The frame and bumper of mine is 2x3 1/8" wall tubing. The bracing for the deck is 1/4" thick angle iron. The bed frame is welded to some heavy c channel that is bolted to the frame. The length of the bed is 8.5', and I made it match the width of the cab. I decided to go with wood because...
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