Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. I'll also double check the resistance reading.

If it turns out that it really is a 1.75 ohm resistance through the alternator, would that indicate that there's something wrong with the alternator?

It's a new alternator, but it's taken me a couple of months to get around to installing it. I want to make sure that it's good in case I have to try to return or exchange it.

Thanks!