alternator in 1990 i/o 4.3

[catchingmore]

i wanted to know if there was any way to put a car or light truck alt in my boat i went to parts store and tried to match up but could not all had plugs in them and mine are all post i tried to post pic but not sure if went up part number of alt is 807652 i can make a new bracket if have to and make plug just need to know what goes to what thanks for all the help guys been using you for over 10 years

 

[Don S]

Re: alternator in 1990 i/o 4.3

NO !!!!

Do not use automotive. They are not ignition protected which means they can spark and ignite and gas fumes that may find their way into the bilge.

 

[dubs283]

Re: alternator in 1990 i/o 4.3

thanks for all the help guys been using you for over 10 years

+1 what don says, absolutely no - as stated they are not ignition protected and can cause fire/explosion

ten years on this board and you never came across a thread regarding this??

seems like there is a thread mentioning this issue on every page!!

 

[catchingmore]

Re: alternator in 1990 i/o 4.3

new to the i/o used to the out boards have not had many problems with the eletrical parts is there any place i can get a marine one that is not 200 bucks

 

[dubs283]

Re: alternator in 1990 i/o 4.3

is there any place i can get a marine one that is not 200 bucks

take your old one to a local reputable marine repair shop and have it rebuilt

this way you know it will fit on your engine properly and wire correctly