After buying and installing two new SOBatteries into my truck (scroll down for that adventure) the next morning I took her for a spin. The charging gauge was pulsing a bit so when I got home I Googled some possibilities and discovered many owners of my kind of Ford had experienced drained batteries from a faulty voltage regulator. I called the recommended local AutoZone and they can test the regulator, part cost $25, and maybe even get help installing if needed.
Sunrise
So I’m up earlier than usual to get this done. Sure hope it’s the last of the electrical problems. What the hell else could there be?!
I plan to leave South Texas in three days, Monday morning, and begin the long journey back to my winter Arizona home. Then in a few weeks head back to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for the summer.
PS: It’s my birthday tomorrow so feel free to send lots of Happys my way.
Mmmmmmm…..spending a whole summer at the rim of the Grand Canyon. Yup! I covet!!! Beautiful photo by the way.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Birthday a day early, Gaelyn! We are heading over to the CDR and will not have internet access. Hope you get the electrical issue wrapped up today.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirthday dear Gaelyn
Happy birthday do YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
And be happy you couldn't hear that because you would have had to poke your eardrums out with a screwdriver. One of the many good things about the innertube is that you can't hear me sing.
Fingers crossed that your electrical problems will be fixed. You can't bring them back to AZ.
– Jazz
Awww, happy birthday to you, my friend! If you were in San Francisco I'd have Ella sing a howling rendition of the song to you =)
Such a beautiuful subtle sunrise! Gaelyn have a wonderful day and remember don't ask the question, you may not like the answer!!!!
Smiles and safe journey.
Happy Birthday! Nice morning sky, palm tree and bird in flight. 🙂
I'm singing the birthday song aloud for you here in CO. My husband is looking at me kinda funny. Never ask what else can go wrong…
I'm glad I stopped by in time to wish you a very, merry (it's been snowing again) Birthday! Have a great day and a safe trip!!
Tons of Happys on your birthday! Give your mom a special hug too for her part those many–oops–few years ago. My biggest wish for you on your BDay is that your truck repairs are completed and it purrs along happily on your journey home and back to the Canyon.
Happy Birthday to you and many many more.
There we've all said it now—what you want more?????
Safe trip back home.
I have been under the weather for a few day—NEVER happens to me—But I am better now.
MB
I was wondering about the electrical system but I'm generally a piss poor mechanic but the battery problems that I've had were generally caused by something in the charging system.
I hope you are done with battery drama now.
Hi from Show Low, AZ. Arizona is a beautiful state! I just retired, my husband is still working but we are planning our trips and adventures. I wish we could have done it much sooner as I have a chronic illness now. I have no regrets, I will just have to adjust. Have fun and thanks for sharing! Marla
Hope you make it home without any more glitches. Belated happy birthday!
Happy, happy birthday, Gaelyn!!!
I missed your birthday, but I do hope you had a happy one, Gaelyn.