my 91 Cherokee would not turn over after a quick trip to the store. So I called my buddy and we boosted it, started up no problem but as soon as I took the cables off it died. My question is would the problem be my alternator?

If it is my alternator what do you guys recommend as far as the amperage of the alternator because I know there is a few different amperage?

 

Yes, sounds like the alternator. You can use a stock 100 amp or a V8 ZJ 130 amp.

 

Yes it is the alternator that will cause this,but I would have it tested first to make sure. I would reccomend tha you get the highest amp alt you can for your application weather it is 61,90,100,etc.

 

Thank you for the quick response. I have another couple questions

Has anybody ever rebuilt their alternator? Is this something you would recommend doing? The reason I ask is because Im on a fairly tight budget being the holidays and all.

Also are there any other alternators compatible with a 91 4.0 ho xj because my local pick and pull doesn't even have any 91 xjs. With the price I was quoted from napa (260) for a new 90A alternator, I need explore some cheaper options to get my dd up and going

 

By using the Checker Auto website I found that the alternator used in the 91 XJ with a 4.0L is also used on the following:
1991 - 1993 Daytona
1990 - 1993 New Yorker

1991 - 1993 Dynasty
1989 - 1991 TC Maserati

1990 - 1993 Imperial
1990 - 1995 Town & Country

1991 - 1995 Lebaron

Dodge back to top
1990 - 1995 Caravan
1992 Grand Caravan

1997 - 1998 Dakota
1994 - 1995 Grand Caravan

1991 - 1993 Daytona
1992 - 1994 Shadow

1990 - 1993 Dynasty
1991 - 1995 Spirit

1990 Grand Caravan

Jeep back to top
1991 - 1998 Cherokee
1991 - 1995 Wrangler
1991 - 1992 Comanche
1997 - 1998 Wrangler

1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee

Plymouth back to top
1991 - 1995 Acclaim
1992 - 1994 Sundance

1990 - 1995 Grand Voyager
1991 - 1995 Voyager


Hope this helps.

 

That is very helpful, thank you very much