flynnhart1
Seaman Apprentice
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- Apr 5, 2013
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I replaced the alternator in my 1997 Sea Ray 4.3L with the correct part last May. Everything has been fine, correct voltages at alternator output, battery, gauge, etc, until last week. I started and launched the boat, everything was fine until I heard a tinny, pinging sound coming from the engine compartment. I immediately recognized it as the same sound the bad alternator made before I replaced it. I looked at my volt gauge and it read zero volts. I shut the engine off and checked a few things (belt, wiring, etc). After sitting for a few minutes I re-started the engine and everything was fine for the rest of the day. Anyone have any ideas?