OK guys, have another question for you. My original Motorola 37 amp alternator died. I took it in to the local alternator rebuild shop yesterday and they threw it up on the test jig. No output and the bearings sounded like hell. I asked how much to rebuild and the guy said it depended on what parts had to be replaced, but the replacement cost was $198, so it could be anything up to that.
I picked it up today and for $211 (with tax), I have a freshly painted, rebuilt, 37 amp alternator. The new regulator has an adjustment pot for output voltage.
Was that as dumb a repair as it feels? I could have bought a 55 amp for $20 more on the Moyer site? Is there an advantage to a lower output or keeping things original? The boat was designed for it and while I have added a GPS/depth sounder, I also went to LED lights, so it should be able to handle power needs.
I have a 2nd one sitting here that I was going to have rebuilt as a spare, but I don't think I want to do that now. I'm thinking buy a 55 amp for primary use and use this one as the spare.
What do you think?
Steve
I picked it up today and for $211 (with tax), I have a freshly painted, rebuilt, 37 amp alternator. The new regulator has an adjustment pot for output voltage.
Was that as dumb a repair as it feels? I could have bought a 55 amp for $20 more on the Moyer site? Is there an advantage to a lower output or keeping things original? The boat was designed for it and while I have added a GPS/depth sounder, I also went to LED lights, so it should be able to handle power needs.
I have a 2nd one sitting here that I was going to have rebuilt as a spare, but I don't think I want to do that now. I'm thinking buy a 55 amp for primary use and use this one as the spare.
What do you think?
Steve
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