B&C followup
Thanks' Bob for the reply. As usual, you seem right on target. I, however, was pretty off base in my diagnosis. I bought the engine/FWF off a hurricane Chalie'd RV-6A. It had the alternator on it. The owner told me it all came from Van's, whcih I believe it did. It APPEARED to be an internally regulated 60 amp alternator, and I bought a plug for the "B" connector from Van's. Well, at one time Van's sold B&C alternators that are of course NOT internally regulated. I had wired it up without a regulator, thinking the reg was inside the unit. They look the same. I assumed I had blown a regulator, one which isn't even there! I have done my taxi testing with the alt switch off and recharging as needed.
Rewiring for a regulator isn't a big job, thankfully. Just got to get one. Will work on that tomorrow. While B&C is top-of-the-line, I would consider another brand as they are a bit pricy.
Hey, I'm not upset; I got a better alternator than I thought I had. That is a good thing. Just wish I understood electricals better. BTW, taxi testing has gone very well with no problems with the nose wheel, etc. I am about ready for the inspector.
Thanks again,
Bob Kelly