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NorCalCoug · 05-21-2004, 06:20 AM

Using an Escape motor (2001, may vary for later years though unlikely)

You will use your stock Cougar alternator. CougarGT's how-to thread on doing the swap explains about cutting off an ear from the block to accomodate the Cougar alternator bracket.

In addition, there is a bushing that will have to be cut flush to fit, also explained in CougarGT's how-to guide.

When using 2.5L heads and ignition system, you will need to ENSURE the pulse wheel (spark timing wheel) is set onto the shaft with the key placed in the 2.5L mark, otherwise your timing will be off and the car will not start. I'm not 100% sure if you use a full 3L swap.

05-21-2004, 06:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
NorCalCoug El Mucho Post Whoro Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 13,903	RE: FAQ - MOST OF YOUR 3L QUESTIONS ANSWERED Using an Escape motor (2001, may vary for later years though unlikely) You will use your stock Cougar alternator. CougarGT's how-to thread on doing the swap explains about cutting off an ear from the block to accomodate the Cougar alternator bracket. In addition, there is a bushing that will have to be cut flush to fit, also explained in CougarGT's how-to guide. When using 2.5L heads and ignition system, you will need to ENSURE the pulse wheel (spark timing wheel) is set onto the shaft with the key placed in the 2.5L mark, otherwise your timing will be off and the car will not start. I'm not 100% sure if you use a full 3L swap.