[Marcinko]

Here is how I checked voltage.

1) With the engine running at idle I checked across the negative and positive terminals of the battery. 13.1 Volts w/ no load, 12.8 volts with FULL load

2) With the engine off I checked across the negative and positive terminals of the battery. 12.6 Volts w/ no load (Brand new battery)

3) With the engine running at idle I checked from the positive output on the alternator to ground. 13.5 Volts w/no load, 12.9 with FULL Load.

I have rang out all wiring and replaced wiring and connectors that seemed to have higher than normal resistance or was just plain ugly to look at.

My first battery turned out to be a broken plate. The second battery, was cheap and was literally "zapped" by the Arizona Sun. In 115 degree heat your lucky to get one to two years on a battery here, especially the cheaper batteries.

The upgrade to a High Output Alt is purely for peice of mind to know that in the high country, while running at low RPM, I can have everything on with power to spare. Also looking as an electric winch, so more power needed as well.

I'll let everyone know how it works out.