I heard the guy at the shop say it was a 15(?) SI;it's internally regulated.
I've been checking the voltage on the in-dash voltmeter against my multimeter,and the dash meter seems pretty accurate,considering the generic looking figures it has.
The only reason I mentioned the radio is that it's problem started at the same time the charging system wierdness started. Could be just a coincidence,but it,too,sounds like a possible ground problem. I've had taillights do the same trick until I re-grounded them.
The voltage I was seeing was both at the battery terminal on the alternator and at the battery itself.
I'm going to try grounding everything seperately and see if that makes a difference Thanks for your ideas-I'l let you know how this turns out...
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