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1998 Mercury Sable Alternator

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

What is the difference is size between the 110 amp alternator and the 130 amp alternator on a 1998 Mercury Sable 3 liter engine?
Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 7:41 AM

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Tiny
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Physically the same size, just higher output. With the VIN, call ford and they will tell you which one yours came with. Parts dept!
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 8:15 AM
Tiny
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Is there any difference in the case? I want to put the 130 in my car if there is no difference in the case, and e-bay also has a 180 amp one available for the 1998 Mercury Sable 3 liter.
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 10:07 AM
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If you dont need it, dont use it! Use the one designed for your car, or you are asking for trouble.
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 11:00 AM
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Is the amperage marked on the alternator anywhere? I plan on buying a used one because new ones are just way to expensive where I live, ( over $200 )
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 1:18 PM
Tiny
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How do I find out if I have a 110 amp or a 130 am alternator? Is the amperage marked on the alternator anywhere? I plan on buying a used one because new ones are just way to expensive where I live, ( over $200 )
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 3:15 PM
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Post the first 8 digits of your VIN number here. I can tell you which one you have.
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 AT 11:42 PM
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Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 6:06 AM
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The info I have is ALL Tarurus and Sables use 130 amp, made by Motorcraft, or Mitsubishi
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Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 2:13 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_98sablealt_1.jpg


Available at rockauto.com.
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Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
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Zackman, rock auot is showing both 110 and 130 for VIN U?
Go with the 130 amp.
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 AT 2:10 AM
Tiny
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Yes they do. I would agree going with 130 amp as price difference is very small.
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 AT 10:38 PM

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