m1010 batteries dieing

[drhymer4]

I have a 1985 chevy m1010 it has to brand new batteries but they are dieing slowly after every start the belts are loose and squeal some while driving maybe alternator isn't charging the batteries any ideas?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Well, step 1 is obvious. Take care of those loose belts.

Second step is to find out of you have a load somewhere you don't know about. That requires some testing.

Do you have a voltmeter?

 

[drhymer4]

Yes and I know there is a resistor that can cause batteries to die too

 

[cpf240]

Simple question: Are any of the blackout lights on? They can drain the battery and are hard to see in the day light.

 

[m38inmaine]

With the A/C off and truck off try pulling the power connector on and off the A/C compressor and see if the clutch moves, if it does your A/C relay has shorted, that's what was causing my batteries to drain.

 

[drhymer4]

My blackout lights are not on and my truck does not have a/c it is a m1010 but most of the ambulance features are missing it has a regular truck bed and the inside is like a regular truck. Should my gen 1 and gen 2 lights in the dash come on? Thanks for the replys by the way

 

[drhymer4]

I'm just a high school kid trying learn more about my truck.

 

[Recovry4x4]

If it was a 1010 then no gen lights. Are both alternators on the right side? What is the voltage across each battery while running and not running?

 

[Crash_AF]

Why do you think your truck is a 1010 if it has a bed, no AC and normal interior?

 

[Recovry4x4]

At this point it's all a guessing game. Put up some pics so we can see what we're troubleshooting.

 

[drhymer4]

I was told it is a ambulance from the guy I bought it off of also both alternator and batteries are on the passenger side

 

[Recovry4x4]

Has the a/c compressor been removed? Please help us help you, post pics of the engine bay so we can stop this guessing game.

 

[drhymer4]

I was told it is a ambulance from the guy I bought it off of also both alternator and batteries are on the passenger side

 

[drhymer4]

Not sure how to post the picture yes it has been removed the brackets are there for it and it has a sticker on the door saying it a 1010

 

[drhymer4]

The site won't upload the images

 

[Crash_AF]

Ok, that gets it closer. The door could have been swapped at some point, so the under hood configuration is a good indication.

 

[still standing still cyco]

DrHymer, where in Ohio are you? If you're close to either Akron or Logan Ohio I can take a look at it and at the very least tell you if it is an M1010, and probably diagnose your problem with it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

This will help you with pics posting. Start at post #33 for the updated forum software.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?59917-How-to-post-pictures-a-tutorial

Standing and running voltages are needed to move forward on troubleshooting.

 

[drhymer4]

I am located in lancaster Ohio and one thing I forgot to say is the cab did have a pass through before and our volt meter isn't working right

 

[steelandcanvas]

...and our volt meter isn't working right

You can get a el cheapo at the Home Depot, $20.