Stator wire from alternator

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You can find a wiring diagram at autozone.com. You can register for free; list your make, model, year, and engine size when registering.
After registering, click on "repair help", then "vehicle repair guides", scroll down to "chassis electrical", click on that. Scroll down to "wiring diagrams" under "select a chapter". When wiring diagrams come up, scroll down to the two pages on the '81 F-100. Good luck.

Hi there, you did not specify the type of engine you use so here are possible guides for varying enginge types:

2.4L Engine
To Remove:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor and remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid and move it out of the way.
4. Disconnect the wiring from the alternator.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt from the alternator.
6. Remove the alternator.

To Install:

1. Install the alternator.
2. Install the accessory drive belt
3. Connect the wiring to the alternator.
4. Install the EVAP purge solenoid in the bracket.
5. Install the air cleaner and duct, then connect the intake air temperature sensor.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

3.3L & 3.8L Engines
To Remove:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the wiring from the alternator.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front tire and lower splash shield.
5. Remove accessory drive belt.
6. Remove the lower engine oil dipstick tube bolt, then remove the wiring harness from the dipstick tube.
7. Remove the 3 mounting bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove engine oil dipstick tube.
10. Roll and carefully remove the alternator from vehicle.

To Install:

1. Place the alternator into position on the engine.
2. Install upper mounting bolts to hold the alternator in place.
3. Lubricate the o-ring with engine oil and install the dipstick tube.
4. Install the upper dipstick tube bolt.
5. Connect the wiring to the alternator.
6. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
7. Install the alternator lower mounting bolt and tighten.
8. Install the lower oil dip stick tube bolt.
9. Install the accessory drive belt.
10. Install the right front splash shield and tire.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Install the wiring harness at the dipstick tube
13. Connect the negative battery cable.

Hope these help.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

The different engine applications that the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable are equipped with utilize different types of alternators. The following is a list of vehicle applications. For 1986-90 vehicles:

The 3.0L and the 3.8L engines utilize a side terminal alternator.

The 2.5L and the 3.8L (with Police Package only) engines utilize an alternator with an integral rear mount regulator and an internal fan.

The 3.0L SHO engines utilize an alternator with an internal fan and regulator.For 1991-93 vehicles:

The 2.5L, 3.0L and 3.8L engines utilize an alternator with a rear mount regulator and an internal fan.

The 3.0L and 3.2L SHO engines utilize an alternator with an internal regulator and fan.For 1994-95 vehicles:

The 3.0L, 3.8L and 3.0L SHO engines utilize an alternator with a rear mount regulator and an internal fan.

The 3.2L SHO vehicles utilize an alternator with a internal regulator and fan.


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the alternator pivot bolt, then remove the adjusting bolt.
3. Remove the alternator drive belt from the drive pulley.
4. Tag and disengage the wiring terminals from the back of the alternator. The stator and the field wiring are the push-on type of retainer. After depressing the lock tab, the connector should be pulled straight off of the terminal to prevent damage.
5. Remove the alternator pivot bolt, then remove the alternator from the engine.
6. Position the alternator on the engine.
7. Install the alternator pivot bolt and the adjusting bolt, but do NOT tighten the bolts until the drive belt it tensioned.
8. Engage the wiring terminals to the alternator, as tagged during removal.
9. Install the drive belt over the alternator drive pulley, then adjust the belt tension using Belt Tension Gauge 021-00019, or equivalent.

When adjusting belt tension, apply pressure on the front housing only.

10. Tighten the adjusting bolt to 30-45 ft. lbs. (41-61 Nm), then tighten the pivot bolt to 50-70 ft. lbs. (68-94 Nm).
11. Connect the negative battery cable.


Hope helps.

Hey! One of my favorite projects here. The simplest way to go. First you need to make sure the wireing harness is setup for TFI system. It should have a couple big connectors by the driver side fender well in the engine bay. You will need a TFI module. Next you can use the original distributor or buy a new electronic one. If you use the original you have to buy a new stator and cap. I also recomend a new coil and preferably get rid of the balast resistor. This should complete your project.

FIRING ORDERS NOTE: To avoid confusion, remove and tag the spark plug wires one at a time, for replacement. If a distributor is not keyed for installation with only one orientation, it could have been removed previously and rewired. The resultant wiring would hold the correct firing order, but could change the relative placement of the plug towers in relation to the engine. For this reason it is imperative that you label all wires before disconnecting any of them. Also, before removal, compare the current wiring with the accompanying illustrations. If the current wiring does not match, make notes in your book to reflect how your engine is wired. Fig. 1: 300 cid (4.9L) inline six-cylinder engines Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4 Distributor rotation: Clockwise
Fig. 2: 232 cid (3.8L) V6 engine Firing order: 1-4-2-5-3-6 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 3: 255 cid (4.2L), 302 cid (5.0L), 360 cid (5.9L), 390 cid (6.5L), 460 cid (7.5L) V8 engines Firing order: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 4: 351 cid W & M (5.8L), 400 (6.6L) engines Firing order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Fig. 5: 6.9L diesel engines Firing order: 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

this is the way i do all my cars and trucks
take off the coil wire and the dist cap, take out #1 plug
have someone help you, place your finger over #1 plug hole but not in the cylinder but over it,
have your helper tunk the key and turn over the motor just a tunk as in maybe 1/8 of a turn keep tunking it until the compression pushes out your finger your at #1 so look at the rotor button of where it is pointing and mark it on the dist then put the cap back on and place #1 plug wire on the post where you marked it

the clicking sound may be the sound of a bad starter or the battery doesnt have enough juice to start the truck try giving a jump start first if that does not work try hitting the starter with a hammer a few times to see if it starts if it does this is a starter problem.if no start check and see if there is power athe possitive wire when trying to start it. because this is an older truck you can check for powere at the solenoid on the fender

What engine do you have the firing order on a 300-6 is 153624

It's a little different if you have a 3.0L (2v) or a 3.0L (4v) engine. I will give you directions for a 2v first. 1. disconnect neg side of battery2. remove accessory drive belt.3.remove the fasteners and move the degas bottle aside.4. disconnect the wiring from the alternator .5.remove the brace and and alternator mounting bolt. 6.remove the alternator from the engine. -------------------4v engine- 1.disconnect neg side of battery 2.remove accessory drive belt.3.remove power steering hose bracket nut from the alternator mounting bolt.4. remove the upper alternator mounting bolts Note: the left side bolt will come out with the alternator5. raise the vehicle and safely support it with jack stands. 6. remove the right front wheel 7.remove the right inner fender splash shield. 8. remove the screws and alternator splash shield.9remove the torque converter inspection cover.10.install the flywheel holding tool. 11.remove the bolt and crankshaft pulley. Note the bolt has reverse threads for the crankshaft pulley and the pulley and bolt are one piece molded together. 12. lower the alternator to gain access to the electrical connections 13. disconnect the crankshaft sensor14.release the oxygen sensor connector locator from the bracket 15. remove the lower alternator bolt16.disconnect the regulator electrical connector 17.disconnect remaining wiring from the alternator and remove the alternator.