[customcruiser72]

I did the voltage checks and that looked ok 12 V with key on. I picked up a new 1985 Camaro altenator and installed it. I am using the method referenced in a lot of posts where the brown and blue are cut and joined at the plug for the old regulator and the blue wire goes to the terminal on the altenator farthest from the engine and the jumper goes from the main power stud to the terminal closest to the engine. It does not seam to be working. Now it does not appear to be charging -- 12.2 V at battery with engine running. The altenator and battery are new. I cleaned the ground contact surfaces between the altenator and the mounting bracket.