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Originally Posted by masraum
If she starts with a jump and she'll run, but not be able to restart the car, it's most likely the battery. The alt is providing enough juice to run the car, but the battery isn't taking a charge.
If the alternator wasn't charging, the battery would go dead, and the car probably wouldn't run after a jump.
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Old Rovers are pretty infamous for their dynamo or alternator going partially bad. They'll pump out enough juice to keep everything running, but not enough to charge the battery. They're also known for charging adequately when cold, but dying off once warm. If you ever find someone who can explain exactly why this occurs, ask them how the brits make aluminum rust as well
Just a few thoughts, but my guess is that the battery is just dead