Baldy

Would that make it any easier? If I'm going to just get a new alternator, I might as well just get a new Ford one, since some people on the swap forum have experience with the newer stuff.

Fastenough

Look HereYou can use the 130 amp unit out of a v6 sable and very little mod to get it to fit the mount. Last summer put together a 85 mustang 5.0 5 speed convert for the oldest daughter. Pulled the little 45 amp external regulated unit and used the above found in a pick a part now the wipers A/C turn signals and headlights all work at once! Simple swap

Fastenough

Here is a wiring diagram for the internal regulator type ford alternator

Baldy

Ok, I bought an internal regulator alternator from an '87 Couger. I've found a few wiring diagrams, hopefully I can make this work.

Rob x-7

yet another picture for you to check

dac

One thing to note. The more power your Alternator puts out the more HP it will rob from your motor.



Many years ago I had a 130AMP GM Style Alternator in my Toyota MR2. It wasn't until the case cracked and I went back to the stock Toyota Alternator that I realized how much power the thing was taking from the motor. VERY NOTICIABLE.

Baldy

Right now I'm just trying to get the darn thing running! I'll worry about power later. It's a 2G alternator from what I've read. I noticed a lot of people with Fords upgrade to the 3G alternator for more output, so I'm guessing the 2G isn't going to be a huge power sucker.