Go to an alternator rebuild shop.  They will test output, diodes, etc. for
free.  They can't test it if they don't connect it.  They will tell you what the
leads are for.  I do it all the time.

John Slade wrote:

> Since we have such a knowledgeable bunch here....
> There are two small wires coming out of my stock alternator. I'm guessing
> that one is field and one is the idiot light. Does anyone know which is
> which, or how to test this, and what comes out of the idiot light wire - 12v
> or ground?
> John Slade
>
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Jim Sower
Crossville, TN; Chapter 5
Long-EZ N83RT, Velocity N4095T