Instant loss of charging... car is now dead on road...

on a whim i also just tested the alt static...

0 ohms between the stud and field wire

BUT 3 ohms between the field wire and case!?!

think the alt is toast eh?

Sounds like that may be the problem. The windings may be coming apart. I know mine did and the Brushes were flying everywhere when I revved it up hard.