Alternator Swapout

A long running project (about 6 months since I diagnosed the problem) has come to an end. I finally installed the replacement alternator in the 1987 Range Rover. The idiot light is off and the Rover is running. Of course it remains to be seen whether any other old parts get jealous and demand expensive repairs too... I used a remanufactured Bosch 90 amp alternator rather than the OEM for a lot less money. I would have gone with the 120 amp mentioned below but the 90 amp had the virtue of being available and I don't really have that much in the way of excess electrical demand on the Rover.

This link was invaluable to the process