New Motorcraft 2G Alternator

DSB88GT

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Last week my original alternator on my 88 GT finally gave out. Since my Fox is pretty much stock, I decided to replace it with a new Motorcraft (hecho in China :doh:) 2G alternator. Yes, I will replace the firestarter plug. My question is 2 part.

1. The new alternator has a slightly larger pulley on it. Do I need to swap the pulley from my original alternator to the new one?
2. If I need to swap the original pulley over, can anyone offer some tips on how to get it off? I don't have an impact gun and would prefer to not have to buy one or ask a garage to take it off. I have WD-40 soaking now hoping that may help.
 
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How much different is the size and is the alignment the same?
We zipped them on and off at the parts store all the time with an electric impact gun. I agree that it’s not coming off another way, not without damaging something and not unless there is a hex wrench recess in the shaft.
Do you have any car friends in the area with even a basic air compressor? My Walmart special came with a ratchet, nailer, spray gun, and an impact gun.
 
I want to say it's about a 1/4" taller and about an 1/8" deeper. Very noticeable by just looking at it. I'll stop by the local NAPPA and see if they can swap it for me.

Thanks all!
 
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