So I'm going down the highway, minding my own business, the engine starts to feel funny and I notice the voltage gauge is at about 9! Luckily I was close to home and have a fairly good battery. One jump and I made it.

Does any one have a good source for a kit for it? I'm thinking I need brushes, bearings and a diode assy/regulator. I there anything else specific to this car that I may need?

I'd rather not spend 3 times as much for a ready to run.

I have a '85 XT GL, non-turbo, think it's an EA82.

Thanks in advance.

I found rebuilds for around $45 plus shipping on eBay.

 

Does anyone know how may amps I need, I've seen 60, 65 and 70 from Google searches for the part. I guess some of that may be from folks w/ bad/partial info, or that accessory packages weren't accounted for.

65 seems to be the most common amperage.

 

I have no add-ons like AC or power windows/locks or the digital dash.

 

Thanks

Early XTs had 55A alternators I believe. With the advent of the EA82 engine stock output went to 60A. 60A should be more than sufficient for your car.