got a 1988 toyota pickup

1988 TOYOTA PICKUP
4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JAMES
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i keep bowing alternators the battery light comes on and i loose my heat and fuel gauge along with my turnsignals i cant find a blown fuse when it happens its the 2.4 carb. engine manual trans.
Jun 5, 2011 at 2:01 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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How long dose it take befor the alternator fails?
Jun 5, 2011 at 2:28 AM
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JAMES
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just a few miles
Jun 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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The alternator itself will not be the problem, i feel that there is a short to earth in the charging system, check charging system as described in pic for any short to ground, start here.
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Jun 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM