rsn48
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- Feb 18, 2019
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- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Capricorn
- Vessel Make
- Mariner 30 - Sedan Cruiser 1969
I already know that most here have diesels with a smattering of gas engine owners. And of those gas engine owners, an infinitesimal number of folk have purchased the new Mercruiser engine.
I recently purchased the latest engine, just released not too long ago so note this isn't the same engine as in the past in small block Merc V8's people own. I want to add a regulator to turn my alternator into a "smart" alternator, this allows more amps to come from the alternator to the batteries.
The current alternator will have an internal regulator. Most alternators, not modified, only produce roughly half of the stated AMP's so my 70 AMP alternator will only put out roughly 35 - 40 AMPs. But the alternator will probably have to be modified. Now you will have a hard time believing this but it is factual. My motor guy phoned Merc to ask what brand of alternator was on the engine. Ready....ready? The don't know.
So if any of you have installed a new Mercruiser 6.2 L 350 hp and are engine savvy, do you know what alternator is being used?
I recently purchased the latest engine, just released not too long ago so note this isn't the same engine as in the past in small block Merc V8's people own. I want to add a regulator to turn my alternator into a "smart" alternator, this allows more amps to come from the alternator to the batteries.
The current alternator will have an internal regulator. Most alternators, not modified, only produce roughly half of the stated AMP's so my 70 AMP alternator will only put out roughly 35 - 40 AMPs. But the alternator will probably have to be modified. Now you will have a hard time believing this but it is factual. My motor guy phoned Merc to ask what brand of alternator was on the engine. Ready....ready? The don't know.
So if any of you have installed a new Mercruiser 6.2 L 350 hp and are engine savvy, do you know what alternator is being used?
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