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How to Replace Ford Mustang Electrical Harnesses

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5 The voltage regulator installs... 
   
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5 The voltage regulator installs with two hex-head sheetmetal screws.There is also a ground, shown here. Ford installed a radio-noisesuppressor to minimize static and hum from the charging system. Makesure the ground is solid.
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6 The charging-system segment... 
   
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6 The charging-system segment of the harness is fed through theunibody's front framerail box. Make sure you have plenty of protectionaround the wiring where this loom enters and exits the box. Thisterminates at the starter solenoid and alternator.
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7 Dave installs the new starter... 
   
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7 Dave installs the new starter solenoid. Because so many suffer fromstripped-out screw holes, they need tinnerman's nuts on the back side.With the fender installed, the tinnerman's nut cannot be seen.
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8 Wire-loom loops have a... 
   
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8 Wire-loom loops have a special madness when it comes to properinstallation. Dave uses a 5/16-inch socket to press them into place. Theloop should always hang down, never up. When you position the loop up,it stresses the loop, resulting in failure--especially in a hot enginecompartment.

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