[John Borland]

Just a status update on my alternator problems (and coil overheating problem). I took the alternator to a highly recommended electrical shop to have them have a look at it. Hopefully I will hear from them shortly. In the meantime I have installed a ground wire from my battery ground location and extended it to the alternator location. Think I will invest in an analog meter for future testing. Will get back with everyone once I get the alternator back. Thanks for all your comments.
-John