IML: Alternator question

["Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just replaced the big alternator (117 amp) in my '83 with a smaller old 
style one.  Why I had to is a long story, but hopefully will have a happy 
ending.  The alternator I put on was from a car that has been sitting unused 
for 20 years.  My plan was to fit the brackets and wiring and then rebuild 
it with a 105 amp kit.  The car no longer has efi or a/c, so it shouldn't be 
a big deal.  How do you test the alternator?  DVM across the battery 
terminals it reads about 15.3-15.7 volts.  Is that good or too much? I tried 
to read from the batt terminal and a ground, but couldn't get a reading 
(it's cold and dark).  I'd like to know if it's working or if I'm going to 
fry anything. What do I check?

Thanks,
Rob




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