what is the proper amp for the alternator on a 1995 lincoln continental

1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
100,000 MILES
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DAWNS
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put altanator in car changed battery wont stay started. took car to merchants they said the alternator is not strong enough to keep car running they said its not charging enough
Dec 12, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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I only see one alternaotr listed for that car its a 130amp.So what is the charging voltage at the battery cables at idle?
Dec 12, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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