I like the sound of the older starter. Plus they're cheaper.
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I want to order this kit for the 89 TC. The question I have is this: Is the alternator bracket for a 302 Mustang offered in this kit compatible with the TC bracket ? Has anyone used this ? I want a total plug and play mod. Thanks
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You shouldn't need to swap the bracket, plus the Mustang has it on the wrong side of the engine. The 3G and 6G alternators will go right into our brackets with essentially no fuss. I've heard some folks have had to grind their brackets a little to get enough adjustment, but I've put a 3G in a '85 LTD and a '89 Colony Park with no grinding, and I've had a 3G and recently fitted a 6G in my '87.Originally posted by Mainemantom View Post
That kit will definitely provide everything else you need though. If you really wanted to avoid cutting on your factory harness very much, you can even re-use your existing voltage regulator plug. Just gotta cut the white stator wire and splice on the new single plug connector from that kit to it.
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-1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
-1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser
-1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
-1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
-1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)Comment
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Skip the bracket wont do you any good.~David~
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My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Good advise, thanks. Will order hopefully today. I will have my mechanic install it. At $70 an hour I don't want him dinking around trying to get stuff to fit. Comment
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At most, you'll need to clearance the inner lip on the lower bracket. That's all. Takes about 5-10 minutes with a grinder. Maybe 15 with a die grinder.
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Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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I must be the only person with a 3g and an intact alternator bracket86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
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1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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I've never ground/modified the brackets on any of the cars I've done installs on.Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
My Cars:
-1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
-1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser
-1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
-1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
-1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)Comment
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Same here, I left my brackets alone on both, although I can see how it would help to grind that bracket down a little especially if you have a larger pully on the altenator.Vic
~ 1989 MGM LS Colony Park - Large Marge
~ 1998 MGM LS - new DD
~ 1991 MGM LS "The Scab"
~ 1991 MGM GS "The Ice Car"Comment
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lmr. the company that sell this kit has a veteran/military discount available for 6 % off. Pm me for the code. Plus there is free shipping over $49.
I bought a kit for one TC. If it turns out good, I will do the other. Comment
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