Frank, I think I see your delemma. You wanna fix the old one, rather than do a cheezy parts store swap-out. How about getting ahold of a good used one? (full alternator assembly, true Toyota)

Here's a few I found in Texas. Don't know distance from you though.
Quote
1985
Alternator
Toyota Celica TAG-82346-03-85,2.4L ,F,GTS 011544 $45 Zack's All Trucks & Auto Parts USA-TX(Austin) Request_Quote 1-800-839-1830 1-512-928-3366 Request_Insurance_Quote
1985
Alternator
Toyota Celica #60112 $40 Exit 30 Imports USA-TX(Alvarado) E-mail 1-817-790-2992
1986
Alternator
Toyota Truck 1744 $35 Action Auto Parts KOLT USA-TX(Alamo) E-mail 1-956-464-7171
1985
Alternator
Toyota Truck gas (60 amp) 1319 $35 Ideal Auto and Truck Salvage USA-TX(Lufkin) Request_Quote 1-866-246-7086 Request_Insurance_Quote
1985
Alternator
Toyota Truck XCAB TAN AT 22R LB #D211601 $35 C & W Auto Salvage USA-TX(Kemp) E-mail 1-903-498-2723
1986
Alternator
Toyota Truck 4X2 22R 4SPD BRN E058060 $35 C & W Auto Salvage USA-TX(Kemp) E-mail 1-903-498-2723
1985
Alternator
Toyota Celica 041006 $25 McClurg Auto Parts Inc. - KOLT USA-TX(Snyder) E-mail 1-800-527-4179

Last edited by Staceman; 10/07/05 10:05 PM.
85 4Runner - With NEW Marlin 4.7 Gears!! It's a whole new beast!