Hey folks,

So i had a dead battery again this morning. I traced the issue to a parasitic draw from the alternator. Looks like the negative post on the back of the alternator is loose. When I wiggle it I can see the multimeter move from 2-3 amps to 0. So my questions is this: Can this be fixed or do I need to replace the alternator?

As always, thanks!!

 

Take the alt apart and tighten the post, there should be a screw/nut on it to hold the post in place.
If not you can solder or JB Weld it.
Worse case scenario you need a new alt.

 

Thanks, Spike.

Got the alternator out and the cover off. The plastic that holds the post in is cracked. I can get the post seated where it is supposed to go and it makes contact fine where it's supposed to. I think a little gorilla glue should hold it in fine.

Thanks!

 

It's not a true Southern truck unless it has some gorilla glue on it.

 

Also acceptable: J.B. Weld

 

Gorilla glue did the trick! All back together and working as expected.

 

Sweet.
LOVE Gorilla Glue.