"...could I have a bad ground that is causing the voltage to fluctuate at a high engine speed ..."
Maybe. Note that a bad positive cable connection at the terminal could cause the voltage to fluctuate too. You may also want to consider the alternator wiring fix if the grounds and terminal connections check out fine.

"if it is the pullies I might just take them out ..."
Only one way to know.


"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles