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@FISHYPETE
My guess is its the alternator.
I would measure voltmeter across the battery, and at the alternator output.
Then give it a little throttle (1200 - 1500 rpm) and repeat.
From what to what positions does the ammeter needle move?
Which alternator-regulator system is in the car?
a quick check of the VR is to bypass it. but need to know how each system works to do that.