In order to simply and quickly test the alternator AND the output charging circuit, simply disconnect the green field wire, either at the VR or the alternator, and jumper 12V to it from the battery.
Waydaminit. Jumper 12V to... where? What is "it" to which I'm jumpering 12V? To the end of the green wire I've disconnected? If I disconnect at the VR, I'm applying 12V to the alternator; and vice versa. These are very different actions - please clarify.
