Oh yeah I was planning on using an alternator from a 98 mustang gt, but I was curious if he was even remotely correct or not. Thanks for the reply, Backyard Mechanic =).
-Mike
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> news:TvMSa.658$ snipped-for-privacy@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com: >
> > Ok... I'm new to this in general, but I was talking to a friend of mine and
> > he said that you can use a Ford Ranger alternator in a Mustang if it's the
> > same year... is this true? Is it the same alternator type used in both? I
> > have a 98 Ford Mustang GT and the alternator is dead... so I'm gonna go by
> > the stockyard & pick up a new one, but curiousity has gotten the best of me
> > & I wanna know if they're interchangeable or not. Thanks, folks. ;) > >
> > -Mike
> >
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> >
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> It has to do with engine type...more than the name of the vehicle. >
> Yes, fro example, you can use the alt off a ranger 2.3 in a mustang 2.3...
> IIRC you CANT be sure if it's a different engine, doubt that same alt is used
> on a 5.0.
>
> So there's NO way you can make a blanket statement like that. I dont recall
> the Ranger coming with a 4.6L
>
> . Just ask for an ALT for YOUR car and engine, the SALVAGE yard computer
> knows which fits.
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