Electrical load problem

I saw 17 Volts now your over charging... Top limit of any mechanics scale is 16.5 Volts. I still get the feeling that your alternator output is not reaching the fuse box under Dash.



QUOTE=Sinister.;618158]Further . testing reveals...
Alternator is putting out about 5 amps unloaded.
Field wire amperage is erratic.
Car is now dieing with just headlights on, in drive. Even after running a new ground for the alternator and battery.

I really have no idea where to go from here.[/QUOTE]