- Joined
- Jan 28, 2017
- Messages
- 288
- Reaction score
- 44
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Leicester, NC
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 302
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 205/60R15 & 225/60R15
Okay, I picked up an '87 Ranger with a blown up carbed 2.0. I have a freshly rebuilt 2.3 to go in it. The problem is that the previous owner sold the alternator and cut the plug off. I figured no problem since i have an '86 Ranger and it'll be wired the same but no such luck. The '87 has 3 wires going to the small regulator plug which is still on the truck but it also has 3 wires that went to the alternator plug. 1 big black wire and 2 small grey/black wires. My '86 only has 2 wires to the regulator plug and 2 big black wires to the alternator plug. What's going on here? Parts stores list the same alternator for both trucks. Both trucks have an amp gauge instead of a light. Does anyone have a Ranger with 3 wires each that can tell me how to wire a new plug on? Any help would be greatly appreciated. If it makes a difference my '86 is a 2.3 EFI and came with AC but it doesn't have it anymore. The '87 is a 2.0 with Carb and no electrical accessories, not even a radio.