Who has High output alternators?
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Who has High output alternators?
I'm putting a big stereo system in the new boat. I've been trying to find high output "marine" alternators with no luck. Anyone know who has them in 160 to 200+ amp??
I found them in up to 250 amp for auto applications. Can I use these or do they need to be espically for marine?
I found them in up to 250 amp for auto applications. Can I use these or do they need to be espically for marine?
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Re: Who has High output alternators?
We had a local aleternator shop rebuild the stock ones to 250 amps each when we had issues power wise on the scarab. Same body, better guts.
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Re: Who has High output alternators?
there are ones called mean grean that are supposed to be good
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I think the only difference for marine is the screens on the vents. I got mine here:
http://www.4alterstart.com/pages/sto...art.com/marine
http://www.4alterstart.com/pages/sto...art.com/marine
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A good secret is to use a marine deisel alternator...they make more beans...and start charging at a lower rpm....great for idle zones
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Re: Who has High output alternators?
Originally Posted by flash32118
A good secret is to use a marine deisel alternator...they make more beans...and start charging at a lower rpm....great for idle zones
I think I have a couple of brand new ones that came off a Caterpillar motor if you are interested.
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Originally Posted by gmhdfan
I think I have a couple of brand new ones that came off a Caterpillar motor if you are interested.
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I bought my 100 amp alternator from www.dbelectrical.com too.
One word of caution, a larger output usually means a larger housing. I had to use a shorter than normal drive belt to get mine to work. If the belt stretches more than an inch, I'll need a new belt.
One word of caution, a larger output usually means a larger housing. I had to use a shorter than normal drive belt to get mine to work. If the belt stretches more than an inch, I'll need a new belt.