Wish you still had one Mitch.
Now, at best, the chain stores have an automatic machine. Some give a little more than go or no-go. Pep boys has one that does a little more if you can decipher it.
The two rebuilder somewhat to me I've not been too impressed with. The one sent me on my way with an alternator that croaked on me outside of Albany three days later. Fortunately I was able to turn around and get back to friend's house just a little after sunset.