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    R Pope is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    Evan with no charger, your battery should last longer than that. There is a draw on it somewhere. Check amps with the engine off, key on. If no draw then, it must be the charging system.The voltmeter just tells you that the alternator is trying to charge, the ammeter says how much. If it isn't coming up, the alternator or regulator is toast.

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    What are you using for an ignition switch? Many moons ago I had a 40 sedan that would discharge the battery with the engine running and the culprit was a worn out ignition switch.
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