72 Chevy Cheyenne Waa Waa Waa then new battery dies (Girl Question)

Asked by Ma Aug 13, 2019 at 09:23 AM about the 1972 Chevrolet C/K 10 Cheyenne RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just got up and running, now  Whaa whaa whaa and then the battery seems
dead. Won't start consistently. Starts with a good jump? Battery new and tested.
Grandpas Truck, one owner 160 on new engine. 63,k on truck...Man I miss
Grandpa, he knew everything and nothing was a problem...Thanks, Julie

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Check and clean the battery terminal connections. Also check that the alternator is charging, should have 13+volts when engine is running. If you do not have a volt meter, a local auto parts store may be able to check it for you.

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Check the negative ground from the negative battery terminal to the engine block. remove the connection at the engine block, use some emery cloth or sand paper to clean the connections and reinstall.

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