yup...
AA alternators SUCK...
best to get a good BOSCH unit from an import auto parts source (
like our wonderful site)
it's a fair bet, that the alternator is junk from china... return it. at a bare minimum, I'd go get one from a junkyard... a gasser alternator would even be an upgrade in amps. pull the alternator harness to the jumper block as well, and you've got a direct bolt on. V8 alternators have the outer flange reversed, just take out the 4 body bolts, and rotate the front plate 180 and it fits perfect.