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5.0L (1979-1995) MustangTechnical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.
I am trying to replace my alternator on my 89 mustang gt but all the new alternators have the plugs clocked 90* and when you bolt it up one of the plugs hits the tensioner bracket and you can't get the top bolt in. Do i just cut the bracket so i can get the plug to fit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
First I would go back and verify that it is the correct alternator. 4cyl alt look the exact same except the case is swapped 180 deg almost. That could be the problem.
I was in O'Reily's for about and hour while they called everyone they could think of and everything had the part#. I even went to a different parts store to see what they said and it was the same.