TechGuru
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- 2003 XLS 4X4 4.0L FLEX
Turns out that slip rings link isn't for my 2002 Explorer XLT 4.6L V8 and the seller has advised that he will change it as fitting my alternator because, he says, I have a 4G alternator.
Which appears to be correct.
See here:
How to Identify Your Ford 3G, 4G & 6G Series Alternator
https://alternatorparts.com/ford-type-3g-4g-6g-series-high-output-alternators.html
My alternator is shown in the top 2 pictures of the "4G Series Alternators" and does indeed have the "black metallic cover on the rear."
I note that the above ebay listing has now been corrected to reflect that it fits only the 4.0L V6 and not the 4.6L V8
Interestingly, I took the alternator off again yesterday to see if I would be able to install those slip rings, and thus also removed the brushes/regulator assembly. I found that there was no way I would be able to install the slip rings so I put it all back together and back on the truck.
Whereupon I found that it was actually putting out about 13 volts, as opposed to putting out nothing previously.
Must have been due to having "reseated" the front brush such that it was now making some contact with that very worn slip ring.
I've ordered a new alternator because this one is beyond my ability to repair it.
I hope you ordered a Motorcraft or Bosch...