Waldig,
Battery load tested @ local NAPA. Result: "Bad battery, replace battery". Complied with same. NO starting issues Sat., Sun., Mon. morning. Braille B7548 shot in 16 months ???? As noted in original post, terminals were clean and snug. The irony here is I went top drawer in replacing the OEM Varta battery @ approximately 6 years old to avoid this very situation. What is/are correct/normal alternator output ??

V/R
Tim