[s-cars] Battery post hot

[Bob Frizzell]

S-men,
The positive post on my battery seems to get very hot (you can't keep your hand on it).  I've just replaced the alternator but believe it was that way with the old one as well (it melted the plastic cover a bit).  I have tried a different battery - same result.  Thought the problem would be the battery but changing it to another didn't make a difference.
Any BTDT?
Appreciative, as always, of any assistance,
Bob in spring is finally here, Edmonton
93//S4