This is really basic, but just to be sure you're not missing something --
did you blip the idle to raise RPMs before you checked the voltage?  i.e.
simply starting the engine and measuring the voltage at idle won't do it.

Geo

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bobby Brown" <bobbybrown1@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 9:45 AM
Subject: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL

>
> Sorry folks, but my Bentley is with a friend as he rebuilds his WBXer.
> New Battery. New Alternator. Both test out good. Bench tested the
> alternator
> at the parts store from where it came.
>
> But, with everything hooked back up and the vehicle running, the
> battery/alternator tester says the alternator is not putting out volts.
> None.
>