I got a new alternator but it doesnt charge the batteries. how do you kick start the alternator.
i get the same voltage on both batteries and alternator so i know its not running. i should get 14 something when running off the alternator.

 

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if the alternator has the 12 supply to it then it should be putting out around 14 if the 12 volt supply is not there then it will take a few seconds of high rev to get it to produce its own supply at which point you will get 14 volts.... if you are not getting 14 volts out of the alternator then you have a bad one...

The voltage regulator is what drops the voltage down if the batteries are fully charged but the voltage out of the alternator will always be 14 or so...

 

try putting a multimeter directly onto the output wire attached to the alternator, to see if its putting out any juice.

Then try this.

Turn your key to the on position; look and see if your battery or alternator light illuminate. It MUST illuminate or its not getting signal.

Then, make sure your connection to the alternator is firmly attached.