If you are reading 14 volts while running, it is charging. A battery normally sits at 12.6 volts so anything above that is the alt doing work. Why do you say it is not charging?
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i have a 63 nova with a 6 cyl.i bought a new alternator and battery to get it running.now that it is the alternator will not charge .i put a voltmeter on it and its topping out at 14 to 14.2 when above idle.but it wont charge.when i remove either battery cable the engine dies.can someone help me with this?
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