87 alternator upgrade options

[pwrranger88]

I recently bought a 1987 ranger with the 2.3. The alternator quit on me today and I was wondering if there was any bolt in upgrade that I may be able to find on my trip to the junkyard this weekend?

 

[RonD]

Have a read here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/alternator.shtml

"A 130amp alternator from a 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is said to be a direct bolt on for a 2.3 and not require a pulley change."
Never tried so not sure if it is true, but it it's on the internet it MUST be true right