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Still the same - I am running the aftermarket alternator with no pulsating gen2 light.

The alternator shop put in a new regulator, rectifier, and a condenser (the condenser was not previously replaced) in the factory alternator #2. I’ll put it on the truck soon - fingers crossed.

I’ve never done so much testing and have come to believe there is some voodoo involved…

Next up is replacing the plugs & wires & grounds….

Batteries tested - fully charged. The light was more of a flicker than full on - like when the key is turn on waiting for the glow plug light. I may have “solved” the problem - I put an aftermarket alternator in the #2 slot and no light flicker. This all started with an .83 parasitic drain that...

As I’m pondering the problem. I put the rebuilt #2 alt in a couple of days before Thanksgiving (Tuesday), then changed the starter (Sunday) noticed this light situation yesterday. Starter was a pretty straight forward out with old/in with new. I most likely didn’t rev the motor and definitely...

“Nope, it's not OCD, it's a real problem.” - so a piece of duct tape cut round and put over the light might not be a good “repair”?

I’ll research it this evening. I’ve done many projects (1 year ready to drive) / and I’m there now - Thanks -R

I’ll probably swap alternators, but will check the relay - where is it?

I minimized the winking of the light by loosing the belt until it was not charging and then tightening just enough to get it working. At this point I’m not 100% sure if it’s a problem or my ocd….

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I did pull an old capacitor off if the back of this alternator- any chance that plays in?

Yep new belts, batteries, starter (just for grins).

Both alternators rebuilt When engine is revved or even driven at 55mph the #2 alternator idiot light flashes Gauge good gauge on battery good -I had someone watch it while it revved/made the light flash First time it happened I tighten the belt, second time tighten it a little more. Upon turn...