SunbirdChaser
Cadet
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2013
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- 20
Trying to troubleshoot an intermittent charging condition from my Mando Alternator. I read several threads and as a result, decided to examine the wires. I noted the following. Where the wires go through the grommet and into the back cover, the wires are corroded frayed and the exterior coating is missing. Description of the intermittent charging: Boat is equipped with only a volt meter. After start, the usual brief period of charging does not occur. After repeated starts, the voltage drops down to 10 or so and still no charging. Other times while cruising to a new fishing spot, I will notice full charging about 14 vdc. Placing a load on the system, (horn, lights), does not result in charging
1st question: If I remove the alternator and then the cover, would I be able to make an effective repair in that area?
It is possible that the wires, although in poor shape, might not be the problem. I have seen repair kits on the internet.
2nd question: Does anyone have a good number for the proper kit to install? The kits seen have bearings, brushes and regulator.
The label on the alternator is damaged. The only numbers I can read are AR 150.
3rd question: Is this a complete number, if not can anyone fill in the missing parts?
I installed two batteries in the boat and a A, B, Both switch. It all seems to work very well.
4th question: Is there any caution or info I might need to know about such a setup.
1st question: If I remove the alternator and then the cover, would I be able to make an effective repair in that area?
It is possible that the wires, although in poor shape, might not be the problem. I have seen repair kits on the internet.
2nd question: Does anyone have a good number for the proper kit to install? The kits seen have bearings, brushes and regulator.
The label on the alternator is damaged. The only numbers I can read are AR 150.
3rd question: Is this a complete number, if not can anyone fill in the missing parts?
I installed two batteries in the boat and a A, B, Both switch. It all seems to work very well.
4th question: Is there any caution or info I might need to know about such a setup.