Alternator Check and Drive to Home
At 8:35 in
Craigslist pickup truck unbelievably cheap! Scam? Too good to be true?? Will it run?? We Bought it!!
What happens here
With the engine running, Josh tests the alternator by disconnecting the jumper cables from the donor diesel truck. Since the Ford's engine continues to run, it confirms the alternator is functional and charging the battery. He then gets back into the Ford truck, buckles up, and prepares to drive it down the long, steep driveway to his house. He mentions his excitement about acquiring the truck for $100 and expresses hope it makes it home without stalling, as he won't be able to restart it without a working battery. He begins driving down the winding, gravel road, checking the temperature gauge to ensure it doesn't overheat.
Goal: Verify the alternator's function and transport the truck to the owner's property.
Tools and materials
- Ford F-150 Ranger XLT pickup truck Ford — The vehicle being driven
- Seatbelt — Ensuring driver safety