My 89's alternator took a crap. I have a spare 4.0 out of an 99' sitting in my shop with alternator and bracket. Obviously the mounting bracket changed over the years. I also noticed the newer alternator sheave is a smaller diameter than the older alternator. Obviously Jeep changed the belt lengths over the years, so my question is, is the 99' belt that much shorter? If so than I probably need this belt.
I put this alternator on my Jeep...found out that my existing serp belt is too long. Worse case scenario I go and bug the idiots at Advance Auto and talk them into letting me find something that will work if the 99' belt length wont cut it.
Also, the renix alternator had what appeared to be an external voltage regulator. When I wired this newer alternator up it had ring connectors, and not the plug/voltage reg like the old alternator had so therefore I removed it. The new alternator (so I've read and been told) off the 99' DOES NOT have an internal voltage regulator because it was controlled by the ECU on the newer Jeeps. Where can I find an external voltage regulator for this alternator?
I've searched with no luck for these answers. I would greatly appreciate the help of anyone who can answer these questions.
I put this alternator on my Jeep...found out that my existing serp belt is too long. Worse case scenario I go and bug the idiots at Advance Auto and talk them into letting me find something that will work if the 99' belt length wont cut it.
Also, the renix alternator had what appeared to be an external voltage regulator. When I wired this newer alternator up it had ring connectors, and not the plug/voltage reg like the old alternator had so therefore I removed it. The new alternator (so I've read and been told) off the 99' DOES NOT have an internal voltage regulator because it was controlled by the ECU on the newer Jeeps. Where can I find an external voltage regulator for this alternator?
I've searched with no luck for these answers. I would greatly appreciate the help of anyone who can answer these questions.