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Title: Alternator replacement
Post by: flgypsysoul on January 23, 2012, 02:50:57 PM

Ok new to the game...but have a 1988 TC that seems to need a new Alternator. My questing is, it has one wire going to a lug nut and one plug in. Is the a voyage regulator and if so where is it located. I checked around the battery compartment but cant seem to locate if there is one. How do I tell what type of alternator to buy or voltage regulator?

Title: Alternator replacement
Post by: 5.0 tbird on January 23, 2012, 03:09:15 PM

The voltage regulator is on the alternator.

Title: Alternator replacement
Post by: flgypsysoul on January 23, 2012, 03:52:33 PM

Thanks Matt.....But it is not showing one like the pictures on the net...ie the plastic attachment. Guess I will have to take it out and take to Auto Zone or somewhere else to check it out.

Title: Alternator replacement
Post by: 5.0 tbird on January 23, 2012, 05:34:40 PM

I see what you're saying; it looks like the alternator changed in 1988 from a Motorcraft to a Mitsubishi style. Maybe someone that knows more about those can chime in.

Title: Alternator replacement
Post by: TOM Renzo on January 23, 2012, 06:40:29 PM

Title: Alternator replacement
Post by: flgypsysoul on January 23, 2012, 07:52:26 PM

Thanks all I am looking into a 3g now.

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