Alternator Questions . .

[csuggs]

I need to replace my alternator because I think the bearing is going out of it - it sounds like a box of rocks when you spin the shaft. Anyway, the OEM unit is 51 amp. Is there a reason to upgrade to a higher output? Has anyone done this? I currently have a starting battery and a deep-cycle battery on board, and my stereo does not have any large amplifiers or woofers.

Recommendations please.

[jasonba1]

Hey Clint I went to a 90 amp go through db electrical or rare electrical. db is made here in tn they are about 70 dollars and come with a 1 yr warranty and are marine style alt. I have changed mine out on every boat I have owned

[jasonba1]

If you have any problems let me know I will be in that area next week and if I need to run by there let me know

[csuggs]

THanks Jason - I'll check them out.

[wotan2525]

db electrical is awesome. I've got a 160amp alt of theirs but it sounds like that is overkill for what you need....

[csuggs]

Just called db and they guy was not a lot of help. Any idea which alternator you guys bought??

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Yeah I have a few posts about it. DB is good stuff. the new alt will charge everything faster. Most of us got the 105amp 1 wire marine alt.

I think it's this one but I would double check with a search of this forum "delco" should get you there I think for search term.
http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-3609-n...e-adr0334.aspx

Funny, Ron was SUPER helpful when I called... good luck

[csuggs]

Funny, Ron was SUPER helpful when I called...

Thanks Mikey. I don't know who I talked to when I called but I probably didn't explain myself real clear . .

[csuggs]

Just checked a previous thread and that does look like the right one that several of you guys used - Thanks again!!

One question though - doesn't the tach get its signal from the alternator? How would I make this work with a single wire unit?

[csuggs]

Just called db electric back and got Ron - NOT the same guy I talked to earlier. Anyway, he said to be sure I ordered a single wire unit with a tach wire. Thanks again guys!