3G Taurus Alternator Help

[SleepingStang]

I just picked up an alternator from a 98 Taurus. It was a relatives car that was no good anymore and so he did not need the alternator. I have all the pieces I need, but 1 thing has come up. I need to rotate the case 1/3 turn to get the connectors on the top where they are needed. Does anyone have any idea if this is possible and how to go about it, or do I have to buy an alternator. From all of the photos of the alternators the only real difference is that the case is turned. Thanks in advance and if this works I will post my before and after pics.

 

[k4mjk]

you can clock the alternator all you have to do is make sure you do not loose the brushes inside you can use toothpicks to hold them in when you put it back together

 

[SleepingStang]

Does it have to be completely taken apart or can the 3 case screws be removed and then clock it.

 

[k4mjk]

try to clock it but just in case do it on a table so if you drop the brushes you dont lose anything

 

[SleepingStang]

Reclocking does not work on this alternator. The wires soldered to the rectifier prevent the case from splitting and can not be rotated. Looks like I am going to the junk yard to get an alt from a 94 or 95. Thanks for the insight tho.