Thanks to all for input took alt back to supplier who found a loose connection internally which he seemed to think would make it not charge,anywho...
all batteries have been checked but will do it again to be sure. multi meter says the same as the voltmeter,done all the basics with old alt but...
Cheers i will check that in the morning
Gday guys we are having problems with a our 98 ch it cooked the alt we put new one on and its cooking batteries. 14.4 volts at idle then16+ at...