Leave battery lead to alternator connected, disconnect other leads. Run car and check output at these two leads. Should be 14-16 Volts.
In most cases if it is an alternator then it has an internal regulator
A starter/alternator repair shop should be able to get an external regulator that can be installed on the rear of the alternator.A starter/alternator repair shop should be able to get an external regulator that can be installed on the rear of the alternator.
The voltage regulator may be on the back of your alternator ( or on older vehicles the voltage regulator was separate / external )
On a Delco, an external regulated alternator has a square plug, while the internal has a rectanguler plug.
The engine computer is also the alternator regulator.
On most vehicles today the voltage regulator is built into the alternator. If that is the case then just replace the alternator. If the voltage regulator is external on your vehicle then replace the voltage regulator.
No, it is inside the alternator.
The engine computer is the voltage regulator.
Only if the wiring on the car is modified.
Look on the rear of the 91 Lincoln alternator. If there is an a external regulator then you will see it mounted there.
internal , its bolted to the back of the alternator
With a factory alternator the engine computer is the regulator.