(FINAL Update )...Alternator voltage too high, question

Not having your regulator connected to my voltage regulator tester I have to play cautious. -0- mistakes. Disconnect voltage sense lead terminal from it's stud, insulate wire terminal then re-test. Dash gauge seems reasonably accurate. This final test will bracket the problem like a pro in a $120/hr shop would do it. No need to connect tester to alt. Remove sense wire, start engine look at dash gauge. I am eliminating the possibility of a negative side short in the rotor field. This is an A circuit reg.