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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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Tailgate cable removal/ high amp alternator
Does anyone happen to know what size torx bit is required to remove tailgate cable, also where is a good place to get a high quality 130-160 amp alternator. By the way i have a 1996 E.B. bronco 5.0L. thanks
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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Not sure of the torx bit size. but your beonco should have a ford 3G alternator. Not sure if it's the 95A. or the 130A.
Note that the 130A. is capaple of 160A.
 
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I used a pair of vise grips, worked great.
 
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I just went out and checked for you. I have a full set of torx and none of them fit. That bolt is actually just a big phillips head (on my 88). The vice grip idea sounds good to me.
 
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torx bit is T50
 
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Thanks i will get a t-50 bit
 
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I used a pipe wrench and a big philips head last night. Worked great.
 
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Originally posted by timack
torx bit is T50
Definatly a size T50, also get replacements for both, the new one will be a tad shorter, plus a few days after I install the driver side the damn passenger side was starting to split. Just remeber to do the one at a time
 
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