[V8 Bob]

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

My gut feeling is And tell me if I am correct.
Once kicked it and charging it should keep charging at a idle / when this one goes to idle it needs to get excited before it starts charging again ~~
( maybe I have to tell her we are going on the WHITE KNUCKEL TOUR ~~
that should EXCITE her enough ) >>WHAT SAY YOU<<

One problem may have to do with your system current draw at idle/low speeds, like electric fans, lights, heater motor etc. v.s. the alternator output at those speeds.
The other problem is...one wire alternators. Much better to change to the standard 3 wire factory design. Along with better overall performance, no more need to "rev" to excite the regulator