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The battery in my truck was getting drained at idle.
Even city driving was draining them, I would charge them up, drive around shut the truck off and they would be a 12.4v.
I have caused a few electrical problems by switching to an electric coolant pump, electric fans and electric fuel pumps on the truck. I also plan to add a gast compressor (I tested it and it draws 50 amps at no load) and a 2,500w power inverter.
The alternator that the 6.2L came with was sized for an all mechanicaly controlled and driven diesel engine.
There is a rebuilt 95 amp ACdelco unit ready to replace what ever is in there now and I picked up some free solar panels that should barely cover "off" power draw and hopefully be some what good for battery float charging.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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