Guffey6
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Alright guys, my 88 7.3 is driving me MAD! If its not one thing its 10 others. My new issue is the alternator. I've owned the truck about 5-6 years now and this will be the 3rd alternator i've put on it, If i decide to go that route. The batteries have been weak for the past few weeks and twice this weekend i've had to jump start it, been too busy to troubleshoot until today. However, while the SOB is running im only getting 12.26v at the alternator output, should be reading around 14.4v, correct? Replaced the voltage regulator a couple years back but i dont see that being the issue. So... tell me more about the 1G swap? or 3G cant remember, and where to get one. I want a new one so pulling one is not an option. What model and such should i been looking for? 8.25 hole spacing, correct?
PS.. another issue but i did the facet swap a couple of years ago and im having an issue with a fuel leak, minor yet causing low fuel problems while towing. has anyone had this issue? its leaking at the brass connectors and causing the fuel filter light to come on while towing up hill. I changed the filter last weekend to find it was 3/4 full, or if your pessimistic 1/4 empty, which made me look further. Reason for asking is that i've tightened and re-tefloned and it keeps loosining up... This dang truck will be the death of me! Somedays i feel like i can take her on a cross-country sightseeing tour and others, well i dont trust her to get to the mailbox. Thanks in advance for all your help.
PS.. another issue but i did the facet swap a couple of years ago and im having an issue with a fuel leak, minor yet causing low fuel problems while towing. has anyone had this issue? its leaking at the brass connectors and causing the fuel filter light to come on while towing up hill. I changed the filter last weekend to find it was 3/4 full, or if your pessimistic 1/4 empty, which made me look further. Reason for asking is that i've tightened and re-tefloned and it keeps loosining up... This dang truck will be the death of me! Somedays i feel like i can take her on a cross-country sightseeing tour and others, well i dont trust her to get to the mailbox. Thanks in advance for all your help.