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    Another Alternator problem

    if the starter had a dead short, it can cause all sorts of grief.
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    Another Alternator problem

    the glow plugs get power from the 24v part of the electrical system, through that big set of resistors on the firewall. Also they have their own fusible links protecting them. the fuse holders should be fine, although I as a rule always replace a fusible link with a fusible link. remove all the...
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    Another Alternator problem

    it seems like you have a huge draw on the 12v system in the truck, like a dead short. Check the connections around the alternator and that distribution block on the firewall for shorted wires. Also check the chassis ground thats on the passenger frame rail near the front battery (they are known...
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    Another Alternator problem

    can you snap a couple pics showing how yours is hooked up, we can help from there.
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    Another Alternator problem

    i agree, check the ignition switch, when the starter stuck it could have been the ignition switch or the starter switch that stuck. glad you had a cutt-off switch.
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    Another Alternator problem

    if the alternator is putting out correctly, then you have an issue in the wiring from the alt to the light in the dash, its the "resistor" that puts a load on the alt so it excites and makes power. the civilian trucks have a actual resistor in the wire so the bulb is not needed.
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    Another Alternator problem

    test it again, I dont know where you could have hooked it up to get that voltage, are you sure you had the meter on the correct scale?
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