Doesn't appear that you could be pinned on any of those mods for an alternator issue unless somehow one of the mods has caused additional heat in the area of the alternator.
Very random.
Have you stuck a "stethoscope " on it to check bearings ??
You can make a makeshift stethoscope to isolate engine noises or amplify them with cardboard or rubber tubing etc...
Forgot about the youngens.
Use a large screwdriver, breaker bar, piece of pipe against alt to check of bearings. Ensure all.loose clothing, sleeves, chains, hair, etc are secured .
Do not short out power terminals to earth/car body.
Just thought that seeing how hes done all this work, I wouldn't need to explain.