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Old Jan 19, 2020 | 02:13 PM
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My pigtail on the alternator is hanging on by a thread. I found a Motorcraft pigtail but it comes with three wires. I was just curious why this one has a place for three wires but only utilizes two. I do have a dual alternator setup I don't know if that makes a difference or not
 
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Definitely need new wires there. I'd grab the 3 wire pigtail and cut off the middle wire.

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O’Reilly’s has those plugs as well.
 
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