Puffin_NT32
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jan 1, 2008
- Messages
- 176
- Vessel Name
- Puffin
- Vessel Make
- Nordic Tug 32/34
With alternators, I've taken the rebuild and upgrade route. When my stock Delco 105 amp alternator failed (8 years of service), I had it rebuilt. Rebuilder replaced regulator, diode trio, a broken wire, and battery post. Big change was to install a 160 amp stator. Cost $160. This Delco frame can take up to a 200 amp stator. I've had it rebuilt 2 additional times with parts costing less than $100. Most of the failures are due to salt air and moisture exposure over the Winter storage. Part of my winterization routine now is to remove alternator and bring it home. Bench tests on this old alternator records a strong 160 amp output making for quick battery recharges.