[Alberg30] Marine Alternator search

[R.C. Alley]

More or less, you have the following choices:
1. Call westerbeke.

2. Pull your alternator off and take it to an alternator shop. They can tell you whether it is a P or N type, and repair if necessary. They can also identify the purpose of unmarked wires.
3. Alternatively, you need to beg, borrow, or steal a copy of the 12 Volt Doctor's Alternator Book by Edgar Beyn. 

4. Beg, borrow, or steal a copy of Nigel Calder's book on marine electrical systems. 

You will find that the alternators on diesels are standard automotive equipment. Any automotive alternator (most have an output of 40-55 Amps) that has the same attachment foot as your westerbeke bracket will do.  Including the higher output ones used on trucks and school busses.

I have a copy of both Beyn and Calder. If all else fails, you might want to send me a detailed drawing; I may be able to identify your alternator.

Best,
Rob Alley
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: freds555 at mindspring.com 
  To: public-list at alberg30.org 
  Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2001 10:26 AM
  Subject: [Alberg30] Marine Alternator search


  I am looking for info leading to replacing the alternator on my westerbeke 10-2 diesel engine in my sailboat.
  How can I find out what I have and what the hookup wires are for? Can I replace it with an off the shelf automotive alternator? Looking for sources and prices.
  Thanks,
  freds555 at mindspring.com
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