Charging system curiosity

["tmpintnl" <tobyp@xxxx>]

Hello List - I've got a little challenge with Winged1 that is outside 
of my limited knowledge of electricity. To begin with, I have a Delco 
108 amp alternator installed (for the past 8 years or so). At 
present, my "idiot light" is glowing most of the time, and the voltage 
in the system is showing 14.5 volts using a digital multimeter at the 
battery terminal in the engine bay. The static voltage in the car is 
about 13.2 volts with the engine off. If I idle the engine, and turn 
on everything, I see a voltage pull down to about 13.2 volts. Is this 
an internal regulator challenge with the alternator, or some bizarre 
ground situation? I know that the voltages are high ... hmmmmm. 
There is evidence of outgassing from the battery. Any ideas from you 
"closet sparkies" out there?

Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1 - Structures ... yes. Electricity ... bah, humbug.