I was not too clear on where I checked what. I did check the unregulated output of the permanent magnet alternator at the wires coming out of the alternator, with them disconnected from rest of system. That is where I got 13.5-14 volts on each wire to ground. I used both a DMM and an older analog needle style meter for these readings.
Where I got the 2 volts was when I disconnected the red output wire of the regulator and checked it to ground with the alternator all connected back up. Engine running, of course. That is how I figured the regulator was bad. All wiring between alternator and regulator was checked and verified okay also.
With red regulator wire connected, I get battery voltage, of course. With engine running, a battery tester/voltmeter never moves from battery voltage, when connected across battery terminals.
If this alternator will only put out 14 volts maximum unregulated would say a 25amp 50 volt full wave bridge rectifier work? Would it handle the current? All it is doing is keeping the battery up, the lights are hardly ever used.
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