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Alternator replacement

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?

Alternator replacement

Reply #1
The voltage regulator is on the alternator.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

Alternator replacement

Reply #2
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.

 

Alternator replacement

Reply #3
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.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

Alternator replacement

Reply #4
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Alternator replacement

Reply #5
Thanks all  I am looking into a 3g now.