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I checked these connnections prior to pulling the green wire off with the key off and they had 12.5 volts each same as the batteries. When I pulled this green wire off they had nothing.

Sorry to be ignorant but I do not really know what that is except I had heard it. My first guess that is what the red wide from the negative on the rear battery to a plate on the driver side. Back to the tms

That is correct it turns over but doesn't fire. No it is not clicking. It did click when the old batteries had died.

I have not. I am leaning towards replacing them just because I want to go with more cranking amps anyways. Still seemed to have plenty of power to get it to crank up the first time. Had smoke coming out and the starter was running strong but it never would turn over. Is that the batteries or...

New meter. My old one was not working properly at all. The batteries now sit at 12.2 volts each right now after the second time of trying to get it to turn over. I came in to read up again on testing the alternators and to ask why it might not be turing over.

I am going to around and ask a couple of my neighbors if they have one or Lowes it is. That was the first time it has ever not cranked within a couple of seconds. The wires were warm to the touch. Could I have fried some fusible links causing them to heat up?

Will go replace it tonight

No luck on the multimeter, I had got it from a yard sale and when I tried to use it the needle wouldn't move, I tried cranking it up but it would not turn over even though it had plenty of juice.

Front battery charged. Just put the rear one on. Reading up on the alternators and want to test them before before I even try cranking it up in the tomorrow. I ordered 2 repair kits for the alternators and am like a kid waiting on Christmas till they get here. I am also going to take off on my...

you sure did!

Looks like I am stuck with these for now. But will keep those in mind.

If that's the case I will just trade them in tonight.

It makes so much more sense to me now. I understand why everyone here loves to work on them so much. I couldn't get off work fast enough

Got to get out of work a little early so I could work on the truck. Got both batteries in the basement with one charging. I think Ryan had asked how many ca they were, 675. Thanks everyone for the comments and information. I am going to read all of them before I head back out there.

I like that idea Rich much better than calling AAA

I do have a voltmeter and I do not really have a good grasp of it

Just getting in from a long day. But after spending a couple hours last night reading through the forums I have a much better grasp of the situation. I did get the batteries wired back right when I got home tonight but it wouldn't turn over. I am sure I drained the batteries. I cringe at calling...

Really appreciate all the opinions and awesome information. i have learned so much this evening. Since no mechanic in 50 miles wants to touch it before I hacked it, I look forward to redeeming myself on it. Being a framing carpenter alot of my work is up in the mountains. The idea of running an...

Thanks alot guys will keep you updated

Looking at replacement alternators. Found them on amazon. Should I replace the driverside with an isolated ground alternator also?