There is that, you need the ignition-protected version. Given the prevalence of propane on newer C&Cs, I wouldn’t use a non-marine alternator on a diesel either. YMMV
I had the stock Motorola, then I got a marine version 110 amp 10si that got a bad bearing, and finally got a 65 amp Balmar that is the best of the bunch. Install details here: http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10322&highlight=balmar Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 1:14 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Bina - gmail <billbinal...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Wild alternator prices The point is that not all alternators are safe for use with gasoline present. Mounting is a very secondary consideration! :-) Bill Bina On 11/1/2017 1:11 PM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote: The 2 inch single-foot alternator mount on A4s is very easy to source, tons of gas and diesel inboards use it, not to mention cars. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:48 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Bill Bina - gmail <billbinal...@gmail.com><mailto:billbinal...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Wild alternator prices Unless, like many on this list, you have an engine that uses gasoline! Bill Bina On 11/1/2017 10:40 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote: FYI there are only about 3 ways to mount alternators on small engines. There is NO reason to stick to OEM branded alternators. Joe Coquina
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