Thanks Tiny,

Here is a picture of my Alternator - can you tell if it is internally regulated from the outside?

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kSdQtVMz3ZZUkPT_R_YxKQ?feat=directlink

And while were at it, Is there a way to tell if my coil needs an external ballast resistor? (I don't see any markings on it from the outside)

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uEEBrbgupC_sE_zA-k21PQ?feat=directlink

thanks, Doug