Hi,
I have a question. You indicated,"...all that happened was new alternator now pushing 13.9 volts battery is always at 12.7 volts." Do you mean when checking at the alternator, it is producing 13.9V but at the battery, it is 12.7v?
Take a look at this link and let me know if this is how you checked the alternator:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Also, for everything electrical to stop and then start, that sounds like we are losing a connection with the battery. Are both cables in good condition, tight, clean, and free of corrosion? Did you check the negative terminal where it bolts to the engine?
I attached the wiring schematic below for the charging system. Check the grounds indicated and also, at the alternator, there is a black wire with an orange tracer. Confirm there is battery voltage present.
Let me know.
Joe
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