alternator problems

I have a 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 with the 4.0l OHV Here is the issue I am having.......... The truck will not start unless I jump the starter solenoid on the fender to make it turn the starter. My battery gauge in the truck says its too low when I check the batter however is 12.4 volts. My...

I have a new re-manufactured alternator that has tested out good, it's working when I hit juice to the field wire, but it's still not charging my battery. I've run through all the tests and everything checks out okay, but I can't get the battery to charge. It's a good battery, so that's not it...