Alternator whining on charge only

thx in advance. I have a '73 340 Cuda with a alternator that only whines when charging.

Sounds like "WRRRRRR" then goes silent then repeat.

Its definitely not a bearing as when I turn on headlights, the WRRRR is constant. It does charge ok.

Should I just buy a new 60 amp alternator? or could this just need some new brushes/diodes to fix it up like new?

Id rather tinker and fix then buy new just for the fun of it, but dont want to mess anything up and get stranded with a bad alternator.
Author: Titan1969