Need some electrical help with my ‘68 Plymouth Valiant 100

Dana67Dart said

Snailgarden, don't get too far ahead of yourself.

One problem at a time.

Before you swap out your alternator be sure you completely understand how they work.

This is what you have now




This is the newer style



Be sure you COMPLETELY understand the differences.

There is no reason to change any parts till you KNOW the part is bad.

Pull the existing alternator and find a parts store that can test it.

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so, trying to do this in order of operation, what the most serious issues are want to get handled asap. Is this probably the top of the list? Also, I am pretty sure the brakes are leaking brake fluid…thinking it’s the rear. When I pulled off the cap, one side is completely gone. I’m going to fill it tomorrow and pump the brakes to see for sure if it’s leaking out the back ones. I’m assuming this is also a pretty major issue that I need to address asap also?