1972 Mercury Cougar Alternator Wiring Issue

1972 MERCURY COUGAR
108,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MINDCRIMEV3
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I'm trying to replace the alternator and I cannot seem to figure out how to reconnect the wiring harness. I think the alternator that I took out (I've already turned in the core) was not the proper part. I now have the right replacement part but cannot seem to figure out how the wire harness should be connected. I took a picture of the harness/connectors and a picture of the back of the alternator. Please advise. My thinking is that the previous owner put in an alternator that wasn't the recommended one and wired it himself so I may need to rewire it but I'm hoping for some expert insight. Thanks for your help. -Isaac

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Nov 5, 2008 at 9:35 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Nope standard Ford wiring. The round one slips over threaded stud ie red one. Then the samller wire goes on by nut to one 6 o'clock. Then the tab comming out of solid piece bolts to stud @2 O'CLOCK
Nov 6, 2008 at 3:14 PM
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MINDCRIMEV3
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Thanks Docfixit, I'm not sure if I know what the 6 O'Clock and 2 O'Clock are based on the picture...but I know now that I have the right wiring so I'll give it a shot. Thanks again,
Nov 9, 2008 at 4:03 PM
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This is what I did. Is this right? Someone help!?! :)


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Nov 9, 2008 at 4:51 PM
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YES that is perfect charge on
Nov 10, 2008 at 2:03 PM