Thanks DMCJoe... Well [Explative deleted by moderator] - I have the original Dulciar (sp) alternator, and my battery light does not come on when I turn the ignition... does this mean maybe I dont need an alternator and just need a light? If so, is the light easy to replace? I've taken dshboards off of cars while installing stereos and stuff, and I NEVER (repeat NEVER) get them back on right, and they rattle afterwars.... so I hope I dont have to go through that. I would prefer to just buy the lamp light though, because thats a lot cheaper and money is tight right now. I've also been told to replace the thing anyhow because one day I will be driving and it will leave me stranded.. if its NOT a big deal to put a PJ or Delco alternator in, and make it work with my set up, I wouldnt mind doing that... I dont care about the battery light, because I can read the gauge. I just want to drive it again.... I'm getting tired of pretending my Bronco is a Delorean :) I'm half tempted to go buy a huge battery, and drive the car, and charge the battery afterwards :). [Incredibly long quote deleted by moderator]