78 Toyota Pickup alternator replacement question

1978 TOYOTA PICKUP
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JPYLE721
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I need to replace my alternator, should I replace the voltage regulator at the same time? Both are original equipment 360,000 miles.
Oct 22, 2007 at 3:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What's wrong with your alternator-did you confirmed its no longer reconditioning the battery. Maybe the battery is not taking the charge. Get back.
Oct 26, 2007 at 3:11 PM
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JPYLE721
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I installed a rebuilt alternator to see if the .72amp battery draw would go away it did not. Could it be the voltage regulator?
Nov 13, 2007 at 3:36 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Remove all the wires from behind the alternator and isolate it from ground if that draw is still there, your problem is coming from somewhere else.
Nov 13, 2007 at 4:22 PM