You dont have to have higher output alts to have problems.My 65 was always a standard alt and very little accessorys.Same with the 4 Ram Chargers I had.All had the amp gauge starting to melt .Ive had a couple that were almosy ready to start a fire.Just take the wires off screw them together and tape up and install a volt meter.problem solved.A few of the Rams would actually cut out the amp meters were so bad.Rocky