Alternator for 1986 Com-Pac 27

[DH]

I removed the original from my boat and sent it to be repaired. The repair person has disappeared. So..what I need to know is what kind of Alternator are folks using now that would fit in the same spot? Brand, model etc.

Thank you.

[bmiller]

That really sucks! This will not be a cheap replacement I'm thinking.
I found this place in FL.
http://www.nauticamarine.us/nauticamarine_009.htm
Click on the alternator pic then scoll down to number 60108. It looks like the replacement for the original Motorola 51 amp.
Better yet give them a call.

You got me on the hunt now, I'll keep digging.

Found another source, give these guys a call.
http://arcomarine.com/

OK last one. This place had a search function that asked for engine manufacturer, model and year and gave the part. $180
http://www.spidermarine.com/showitem.aspx?&id=104466&name=100%25%20NEW%20Motorola%20%2012%20Volt%2051%20Amp%20Alternator

[Craig Weis]

Look an Alternator is a Alternator. [That's the throw-a-way line every good story has, some call it the hook].

Why not go to NAPA, or AutoZone, or any of hundreds of autoparts houses and pick an alternator that has the same amps at 12~14 volt that was 'lost'?
Make some brackets and hang it back on the engine still driven by the same vee-belt.

Now bare in mind that to have an 'output' you'll need an 'input' with an alternator; unlike a generator that will make juice-out as she spins with no 'juice-in'.

Here is a 6 volt positive ground alternator on the 1930 Ford Model "A" that replaced the 6v + ground generator.  Note the simple wiring. Two!
It would be the same for the boat.

I used the same Delco-Remy brand alt when I converted my 1957 CJ 3A Jeep from 6 volt generator to 12 volt alt. The alt puts out a few more amps and at a lower [idel] rpm.

The conversion is rather simple.
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