Any wire connected to the battery (and anywhere along it, including at the alternator) will read battery voltage with the engine not running, and charging voltage with the engine running.

That assumes that the wires are the correct gauge for the current it's expected to carry.

So, yes, connecting the fan relay to the alternator should work just fine.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
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