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lv-ab: Alternators

From: Alan Lewis (no email)
Date: Wed Sep 05 2001 - 11:08:35 EDT

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    My old Motorola 55 amp alternator seems to have developed problems with the
    internal regulator. At 1100 RPM I read a maximum of 12.8 volts into a well
    discharged battery. This seems to be good time to switch to a proper 100
    amp alternator and external regulator such as the Balmars. I noticed that
    Foley has a "house" alternator that they claim is a suitable, but
    significantly less expensive, alternative to the Balmar which they also
    sell. Does anyone have any experience with them (the cheaper alternators,
    not Foley -- I am aware of the debate on the company)? Any other
    recommendations?

    The Newport Boat Show is next week and it might be a good chance to haggle.

    Alan

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