Alternator Replacement

Thanks for the info. Well now you've basically scared me into a 45. What is the standard amperage for a stock 69 slant anyway? Again, I'm good at lifting things, matching threads, torquing bolts evenly, gapping plugs, draining n replacing fluids.....blah blah blah. In no way would I ever consider myself a mechanic or claim to be one. I know general principals about the average car. That's basically where my knowledge ends. And again, I appreciate all of the good knowledge on these sites. Thank you for taking the time to try and help me with my problems.:thumbsup: