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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Here's the factory connector highlighted.
One wire is white w/ black trace, this is the one you want. The other is light blue and goes to the anti-diesel solenoid.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by husker77
The "s" terminal would be on the back of the alternator. If you pull it off you would be able to see a "s" marked by one of the studs. Could you not find that other connector? It works really good since it is only like 12" away from the choke.
I see 2 studs in the back of the alternator, i don't see an "i" or "s" on either of them
Which one is it? The farthest one down or the top one?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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I or S are the small terminals on the starter solenoid, I = ignition, S = starter. Neither of these are what you want.
On the back of the alternator is another "S" terminal, S=stator, this is the terminal you want.
Look at the pictures I posted above.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Where is the "S" terminal if you have done a 3G upgrade?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0
I or S are the small terminals on the starter solenoid, I = ignition, S = starter. Neither of these are what you want.
On the back of the alternator is another "S" terminal, S=stator, this is the terminal you want.
Look at the pictures I posted above.
Yes i know, thats why im asking is the the top stud or the bottom stud that it should connect to?
And i did look at the photo you provided me, apparently that was removed
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by joel79ford
Yes i know, thats why im asking is the the top stud or the bottom stud that it should connect to?
And i did look at the photo you provided me, apparently that was removed
This is a stock Motorcraft alternator we're dealing with, correct?
I'm pretty much throwing in the towel. I don't know what else to tell you.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Yes, I believe it is the stock alternator
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by joel79ford
Yes, I believe it is the stock alternator

How about a picture of your alt. if you don't find the stator terminal, pictures help a lot.
Everbody is trying to help, but some of the questions are not coming though clear. Not just this one, the carb gasket adapter was another one,turns out it was not an adapter .
Nobody is angry ,just a little confused on the questions. I'm guessing these trucks are a new thing to you ?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Oh OK, so I remove that white cable behind the alternator then connect the cable there right?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by joel79ford
Oh OK, so I remove that white cable behind the alternator then connect the cable there right?
Read my last post very clearly:

Originally Posted by fmc400
You have asked the same question three separate times in three separate threads, only to STILL wire it the wrong way with zero acknowledgement of other people's advice. You are wasting everybody's time. There is a difference between legitimately seeking help, and blatant ignorance. You clearly demonstrate the latter.
This is a lost cause. I am done.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by joel79ford
Oh OK, so I remove that white cable behind the alternator then connect the cable there right?
Trace the white cable to the plug on the other end is the way i would do it . Or just leave it on the alt. and fasten a new wire there and take it to the choke.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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What do you mean on the other end?
I'm just asking for a yes or no answer lol
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by joel79ford
What do you mean on the other end?
I'm just asking for a yes or no answer lol
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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I'm done ,sorry
Steeeeeerike three!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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A. LOOK at pictures in Mike's posts

B. FIND the plug near the firewall with the white and blue wire in the pix*

C. Find same plug on your firewall

D. Identify the white wire in said plug

E. wire your choke to the white wire in said plug

* if you were to trace this white wire to its origin, you would find that it attachs to the "s" terminal on the back of the motorcraft alternator, have I got that right guys?

I just looked under my hood, plug is there as well as the harness that attached to the choke when it had the motorcraft carb on it still. I now have a manual choked Holley so mines just laying there.
 
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