Charging System - Alternator/Voltage Regulator

[WSUDERMAN]

I am having a problem with the charging system on my OMC 185 (GM 305) The alternator(prestolite 6222 External regulator) tested good, but it has a bad bearing... Rebuild cost 90$ + new regulator - 60$.<br /> I can get a rebuilt 1 wire Marine delco off ebay for 60$ that is internaly regulated..<br /><br /> Has anyone done a conversion to one of these delco alternators???

 

[xltier]

Re: Charging System - Alternator/Voltage Regulator

around here there used alot for just about anything u want to hook up to.makes life simple.tractors,woods buggys,golf course mowers,etc.i have one on my 200 hp mercruiser.1988.we have a local alternator and starter rebuild shop.usually does them about $75.00 hth

 

[metwrench]

Re: Charging System - Alternator/Voltage Regulator

Well, First is this alternator "Marine Spec" ? If it is, and the Clocking ( Mounting ) all lines up ok ( which should all small blocks 305, unless marine mounting is different ) the One wire Feild /charge back system will work fine with the Internal Regulator. Email me if you need a wiring run down <metwrench@aol.com><br /><br />I would ask this ebayer to take a CLOSE photo of the Mounting and see if it looks the same, Maybe even some measurements...

 

[Elk Chaser]

Re: Charging System - Alternator/Voltage Regulator

Just did mine not too long ago. Just need to wire it directly to the battery and either tape off the other two or three wires or like I did, remove them altogether. It's that simple. <br /><br />As others have indicated you want to be very sure it's marine rated (spark arrestor screens in all of the airflow openings) and that the mounting is the same.

 

[WSUDERMAN]

Re: Charging System - Alternator/Voltage Regulator

Thanks for the info Guys!<br />Yes it will be a marine spec alt. I love my family!<br /><br />I looked over the mounts last night and they are different. I think i can fab an adapter though so I will give it a try...<br />Thanks again...

 

[WSUDERMAN]

Re: Charging System - Alternator/Voltage Regulator

Well, I did the swap this weekend. Had to Fab a mount adapter (~2hours) but it works well! Thanks again!!!