Dead Scout

["Ken Hitchcox" <kenlipo@domain.elided>]

Mike,

That sure sounds like a dead alternator.  First I thought plugged fuel 
filter, then maybe a failing fuel pump. But now, cause of the clicking, 
and short runs till it dies, i'm thinking bad alternator. A bad 
alternator lets your battery run down. Eventually, the Scout loses power 
and die. Once the battery has sat for a little while, the Scout will 
start and run until the battery loses it's charge again. This process 
will go on for a while until there isn't enough left in the battery to 
start the Scout.  Charge the battery, and see if it starts and runs. And 
check to see if the alternator is charging.  

Don't forget to check the fuel filter, and fuel pump.  And check the 
dipstick and see if gas is getting into the oil pan. If it is, bad fuel 
pump.

Good luck!  

Ken



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