In and of itself, a "bad" alternator will not effect the engine performance.
That said, IF the alternator is not properly charging the battery, and the BATTERY capacity gets low enough, then the very low power can result in very low spark production at the spark plugs, which will fail to dependably ignite the fuel, AND THEN result in "rough," or no running.
So, a "bad" battery itself does not cause rough running, but can lead to battery depletion which can.
The vehicle should ave a voltage regulator. If the battery and alternator are good then the regulator is most likely bad.
If your Dodge Dakota originally came with a 90-amp alternator, it is safe to replace it with the same amperage model. However, if you have added aftermarket electrical accessories that require more power, upgrading to a 120-amp alternator would be beneficial. Make sure that the higher amperage alternator is compatible with your vehicle's electrical system.
Knowing the year, make and model vehicle you have would help but, if it has a crankshaft sensor maybe the sensor or the sensor wiring got damaged.
No, but it will ruin the engine from lack of lubrication.
No
No, not an alternator itself. A slipping belt driving the alternator and the water pump could though.
No
go to auto zone.com and enter your vehicle year ,make and engine size and look up alternator,then to right of screen click on repair guide,
used electrical parts are always questionable, what vehicle did it come off of? Did said vehicle have electrical problems?
if i remember correctly you have a heavy duty cable that goes to the battery and a light cable typically red that goes to ignition posative via the charge indicator light and some alternator have a earth wire as they are insulated this varies from make to make of alternator and vehicle maufacturer but the principle is the same
Year, make, model, engine size and VIN are helpful.Year, make, model, engine size and VIN are helpful.
a longer cam shaft will make a car idle rough