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Resolved 83 alternator wiring harness

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New 83 owner. Been chasing electric gremlins and found some sad looking connections and dodgy wires from the alternator harness. I cant seem to find exact replacement, does anyone have any leads or replacement suggestions.

The mangled/melted bit was connected to the carburetor. The frayed bit connected to the alternator itself (the positive line appears to be damaged in 2 places).

The alternator itself was replaced before me
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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That appears to be similar to the alt harness that is used on early fords, look at alt harnesses from about 74 up on base model fords.
 
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wrap a little cheese around it and its a done
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I have that on my 83 and will be replacing it with some heavier wire and using a master fuse... If you upgrade your alternator at all that stock cable is a possible fire hazard...
 
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