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!989 Covrvette sits for 5 or 6 days and battery is only 7 volts.

Do not see any voltage drop with everything off. I can use a multimeter and see a voltage drop when the interior lamps or hood lamps are on but see nothing when they are off. I have replaced the alternator, starter and the battery several times. Out of ideas, anybody have a suggestion?

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