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From the factory, both alternators are isolated grounds. That was so the military only had to stock one type of alternator. The passenger side HAS to be an isolated ground or fireworks will be in your future. A regular civvy alternator can work on the drivers side only. All of this has been...

Yes it is. You can tell by the extra terminal with the large black wire. It connect to the engine. That wire provides the ground for that unit.

You should always use something to support the case when removing the bearing. Here is a post in the CUCV Helpful Threads Sticky. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?60299-CUCV-Alternator-Rebuild-Question Post #17 shows what I had on hand when I was rebuilding an alternator

Please start a new thread instead of hijacking this one. What does wheeling have to do with alternators not charging?

Welcome to the site The alternator was probably in need of repair anyway and the winch help it over the edge. The trucks are 30 years old and stuff doesn't last forever There are a lot of helpful info in the CUCV Wiki and the CUCV Help Threads sticky. I have written many CUCV charging system...

I guess I do need to watch what I say, as my words come back around when you least expect it. Glad you found my old checklist and it helped you troubleshoot your alternator. Great that you had your kids help.