If the alternator works, you should be able to start the car,
disconnect one of the battery cables, and the engine will continue to
run. If the engine dies when you pull off the battery cable, then you
know that the alternator is defective. Don't reconnect the battery
cable when the engine is running. Just turn it off and then
re-connect.

Also, if you have a meter, you should see at least 14 volts at the
battery when the engine is running & the cables are connected to the
battery.


On 14 Aug 2006 12:41:56 -0700, "Joe" > wrote:

>Hey guys,
> I just recently bought a 1968 Corvette with the 427,4spd,MSD
>ignition. Once I charge the battery the car will start fine and it
>will idle but once you put a load on it (tap the brakes, turn on the
>turn signal the car will die. No matter what I am revving the car at.
>I am new to the Corvettes. I'm normally a Ford man but I got a hell of
>a steal on this car. The previous owner replaced the battery,ground
>wire for the battery,voltage regulator and the alternator. Any help is
>greatly appreciated.