Either you might use a universal socket attachment or just loosen the large bolt on the alternator. Move the alternator slightly on the pivot enough to get the ratchet in to comfortably loosen and re-tighten the spark plugs. However, marking the starting position of the alternator before loosening may be wise. So as to more closely reposition back to proper belt tension afterward.
I have the exact same pproblem with a 1988 tempo, replaced the alternator and battery, still the alternator only reads 5 volts when running. Can't figure it out, do you know of any websites that would have a diagram of the alternator for a tempo?
Inside the alternator.
.054
Could be broken timing belt. Do the spark plugs have spark?
.054 in is the standard gap for most if not all Tempo engines.
1,3,4,2
According to one of Fords websites : For the 2.3 liter four cylinder engine in a 1989 Ford Tempo : ( the spark plugs are gapped at .054 inch )
Have the alternator checked out.
.54 Gap
Some auto parts retail websites have spark plug wiring diagrams. One of them, AutoZone, shows the spark plug wiring diagram for the 1993 Ford Tempo 3.0 liter 6-cylinder model.
Have to remove the transmission.
with a motor dolley