Good idea, Ken. I did test at the alternator and at the battery. After
replacing the bad ring terminal, I got the alt and the bat to read the same
voltage. I am assuming that the fact that I can't get more the 14v at the
alt means it's just not generating more than that?

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From: Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net>
Date: Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
To: mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com>
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

To really test it I would energize all the electrical consumers, lights,
fans, A/C, 1400W sud-woofers etc.. and THEN measure the voltage at the
alternator. I like to use it's case as ground. Should be > 13.6 volts.
Next move over to the battery posts. On our 85 I measured two volts loss!
With some extra wiring I got that figure under one half a volt.

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Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/

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mordo
1990 Carat