New Battery or Alternator (both)?

[gnihcraes]

double check for something leaking and causing a slipping belt. I had that happen with a failing power steering hose peeing on the belt/pulley.

[GilpinGuy]

double check for something leaking and causing a slipping belt. I had that happen with a failing power steering hose peeing on the belt/pulley.

I checked the belt and all connections including battery terminals first. All are good.

I did hook up a battery charger to the battery for a few hours and it charged right up. Then I did the old "remove the negative cable while the engine is running" and the engine cut off instantly. Appears to be the alternator, so I removed it. Kinda grinds a bit when spinning.

Now I'm searching for a place to get a Motorcraft alternator in Denver tomorrow without having to donate a kidney. I'd rather a good Motorcraft than a crappy re-manufactured one from Autozone or something. Any leads (besides the obvious stealerships)?