Alternator question

[jdub]

I have a 85 Jeep scrambler with A/C and a serpentine belt. When I browse the alternator selections on parts websites they have no indication that it is a serpentine belt or that I have a choice between a grooved or "v" belt.

What are my options? Have any of you had to deal with this?

I was wondering if I should look at a xj alternator since it seems to fit my app better since it has a mopar fuel inj. kit? It looks like the bracketry is similar, has anyone tried to install a more current alternator in a older jeep?

Thanks for looking.

 

[Tacoma]

I've always substituted know years w/serpentine belts if that's what I need. Or swapped the pulleys out a couple times.

I put a newer GM alternator in my 78 Cherokee... but it already had one in it.

 

[Rusted]

Swapping pulleys is easy enough if you need to.

 

[jsudar]

Having a good impact wrench is the key to successful pulley swapping, IMHO.
Jamming screw drivers in there while using a big wrench on the pulley nut doesn't really prolong the alternator's life much.

 

[Meat_]

Oooor you could always just get a puller

 

[Brett]

Maybe find out if that Mopar fuel injection kit replaced the entire alternator and if so, just find out what part number they used in the kit.

 

[jdub]

Brett,I don't think it replaced the alternator but I'll check that to be sure. The kit upgrades the system to run on a 94 and newer injection system I think the previous owner changed the belt system and alternator as well to match. I think the best would be match with anything at the parts store to make sure I cross reference everything right.

Thanks