1996 Ranger extended cad 2.3 4-banger 5speed (Jolly Ol' Ranger)
Here's one for ya'll.
The wiring for the alternator disappeared. I'm baffled.
I replaced the crank sensor along with PS pump, water pump serp belt. With that, necessary parts where temporarily removed to make all this happen... ya'll have ben there before. The AC system and pump was completely and permanently removed. Everything went back together no problem, except the alternator wiring. Its MIA. I've look all over the engine compartment and its no were to be found. I've looked at pictures, watched videos and looked through the Haynes manual. I've checked the wire diagrams and followed the wiring from the battery. I'm not seeing any other leeds. I only see the starter connected to the battery. The local yards don't have a 2nd gen Ranger 4cyl like mine to compare. I even searched for a new wire to possibly purchase. Nothing. I was sure these wires where loomed together with all the other wiring, therefore I couldn't of lost it or thrown it out. Maybe I'm wrong. Consider automotive wiring isn't my expertise. I'm at a loss. I'm about to remove the new parts thinking I may have smash the wiring behind something, but I doubt that's the case.
Lol, can anyone provide some wisdom in this matter?

Thank you. Any advise would be helpful