arco vs sierra alternator

PINESOL

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do the proffesionals on here have a preference?
it looks like arco may be a step up above sierra .. is there any truth to that
 

Don S

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

I have a very strong Preference.

OEM, avoid the junk.
But if you are absolutely, postitively, dead set against getting a quality part, then get the Arco, lot better junk than Sierra.
 

PINESOL

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

got it .... thank you ...
 

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

I have a very strong Preference.

OEM, avoid the junk.

1986 beachcraft 3.0 140hp
"OMC COBRA BABY"

Awww,... Come on Don,........

Ya gotta cut the poor guy alittle bit of Slack,......

After All,............. There is No OEM......................:D
 

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

1986 beachcraft 3.0 140hp
"OMC COBRA BABY" ;)

Didn't read his signature line, just the question ........... duh!!!

Yea, Arco is better in that case.
 

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

Take the old one to the local alt rebuild shop, if it can't be fixed, he has a replacement that will work;even on a black anchor. they are all the same, except several styles of wiring.
 

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

Not a bash there I'll bet...
OMC Cobra..plus water..=Seatow...(hearing that head banging again 60 west..)..:eek::D
 

Don S

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

No head banging. He asked for opinions, I gave mine.
I used to work at OEM marine.
Now I work at aftermarket marine.
There is a BIG difference in quality ---- IMHO :D
 

PINESOL

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

come on now ... i guess i need to be more specific when i talk to you guys ,,,
hint the title reads arco vs sierra ... i know getting an oem alt is not an option .. unless of coarse ac delco .. but i didnt think they sold marine alts anymore ... and i put the sig like that to amuse all you omc haters .... i know its not a desired drive ... do i care ... no... the family and i are having fun anyway in a cheap not so desireable boat ... so what ... my new lexus and my 06 dodge cummins are my pride and joy ... the boat thing is just for laughs .. bring on all the flames you want ... i dont mind it one bit ..
and i promise i wont lose sleep over the omc bashings ..
 

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Re: arco vs sierra alternator

Just ignore the bashing, they will still help when they can (just think about it, more mercs in the shop than omc) lol
Basically, get a delco; or yours rebuilt local-local equals walking in their door, if it is bad. No shipping and waits.
 
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