Alternator

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Rhinodecals

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Re: Alternator

forgot to add
It is a 4.3L Mercruiser motor the model number for the Alernator is 863077T
1. Engine year 1998
2.electric choke
3. Mercarb carburetor
4. 2 barrel
5. Electric fuel pump
 
achris

achris

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Re: Alternator

Rhinodecals said:
can you use a car alernator in place of a marine alternator? Is there a differents?
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No... Yes...

Marine alternators have spark shielding that car alternators don't have...
This help prevent the 'BOOM' factor... :D :D :eek: :facepalm:
 
tpenfield

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Re: Alternator

Look for SAE J1171 certification on alternators, starters, etc. Fuel fumes are heavier than air, so they can collect in the engine compartment to the point where they reach explosive levels. These components in their marine varieties are design not create sparks that could ignite the fumes.

Also look into engine compartment ventilation, blowers, etc as those are intended to purge the fumes that may build up in the engine compartment.
 
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Re: Alternator

Me . . . about 3-4 years ago . . .

It still works :eek:. The alternators that they sell are usually from "Arrowhead Electrical Products"
 
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