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Alternator issue

12-11-2006, 01:30 AM

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Alternator issue

So what is the life expectance of the alternator on a 1995 Cummins Diesel? I have 170,400 miles on the clock at this time and the voltmeter is now dropping below 14 volts with the fan on high and lights on, it has always stayed just a bit above 14 volts.

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