Can field short to ground fry alternater?
The alt is probably fine, the voltage regulator, that's another thing.
BUT FIRST.
20 QUESTIONS TIME....
- what car
- What year
- What engine
- What alternator ( "1 wire", 1 field wire, 2 field wires)
- What voltage regulator (electronic with "V" shaped connector, or mechanical clip on / screw on connector)
- What wiring modifications
- Anything else you can think of