<VV> Alternator question

[BobHelt at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/20/2006 9:26:44 PM US Mountain Standard Time,  
AeroNed at aol.com writes:

the  alternator is putting out 15 volts all the time. When the  car 
is  off, the battery shows 13.5 volts. The alternator is internal  regulated  
that is puts out something like 50 amps. It's the rear of a unit  from  a mid 
80 
GM car with a Corvair front and fan. I'm not blowing  lights or anything  but 
it 
sure seems like I need a voltage  regulator. What does the group of  experts 
think?   



Hey Ned,
A lot depends on how you have the alt hooked up. Where is the sense line  
connected? It makes a big difference. Where is the voltmeter connected?
14.2 volts is normal so you may not be too far off.
Regards,
Bob Helt