Tim, Before you feel to bad about the alternator. Be sure the dash light battery bulb is working. If it isn't the alternator will not excite the regulator. Be sure to replace it with a #161 bulb only. It has the right resistance. Make sure the wires are plugged in good and all is well. Any charging to the battery has to be above battery voltage which is 12.66. If you alternator isn't putting out that, then the battery will run down. Keep in mind if you have the original alternator, it's old. John Hervey www.specialTauto.com Alternators are in stock << I purchased an Alternator one year ago and it is only producing 11.8 volts. I got stranded when the battery gave way (by the way new battery with 900 CCA). Is this an alternator problem or could this be something else? I am thinking that the alternator needs to put out 13plus volts to recharge the battery. Also, my rear view mirror fell off after 21 years of service. It appears to have industrial double stick tape. Does any one know where to get this type of tape. How hard is it to get the drivers side window back on track. The window will also completely close but gets stuck with about 1/3 of an inch to go. Not to the top, but the flat rear side toward the rear of the window casing. Tim Crawford Vin 3154 >>