JDCAVE
Guru
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2011
- Messages
- 2,905
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Phoenix Hunter
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
I have an Amptech 125 alternator. Several professionals on the waterfront in my marina have advised me to put another pulley on the alternator and water pump so I can have 2 belts driving the system. This is almost almost unanimous on the waterfront. The pulley on the alternator was inexpensive at $28. I also had the alternator bench tested while I was at the shop. However I need a pulley machined for the water pump. That's $240. Also, the belts should be matched.
The alternator specialty shop pointed out that people put on smart regulators but many fail to understand the wear and tear with on a single belts on large alternators. My shipwright and mechanic also flagged this issue, as do the commercial fishermen here.
This does not seem to be a common theme with the recreational boaters. I'm curious if others have considered this issue.
Jim
The alternator specialty shop pointed out that people put on smart regulators but many fail to understand the wear and tear with on a single belts on large alternators. My shipwright and mechanic also flagged this issue, as do the commercial fishermen here.
This does not seem to be a common theme with the recreational boaters. I'm curious if others have considered this issue.
Jim