Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3gm30

2014-08-15 Thread Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List
Hi, I bought mine on ebay last year. I paid 85-90 bucks shipped. It's a genuine Hitachi 55 or 60 amps fully insulated with the exact same connections / look / mounting as the original Yanmar (I think they are made by Hitachi). I took the opportunity to throw in a new belt as well. It was a plug

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-15 Thread s/v Johanna Rose via CnC-List
Take a look at Spider Marine. They have a new Hitachi 60Amp alternator for the 3GM30 listed for $120. http://www.spidermarine.com/inventory/search/make/yanmar%20marine/model-and-submodel/3gm30/year//liters/0/engine-type/any/fuel-type/any/aspiration/a -- Paul E CC Landfall 38 S/V Johanna

Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
All, My alternator is putting out too much voltage (15 volts) It s a 35 amp Apco with an internal regulator. Rather than trying to have it rebuilt I am thinking of buying a new alternator. Is there a higher amp alternator that will fit the single pulley without breaking the bank? I don't want

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Curtis via CnC-List
Good choice on the AGM. They have proved them self to me. On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 9:49 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: All, My alternator is putting out too much voltage (15 volts) It s a 35 amp Apco with an internal regulator. Rather than trying to have it

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
You can buy brand new yanmar alternators on ebay for ~$100. It sounds like the sensing line might just be bad. Where did you measure 15v? I would remove, clean and inspect all of the connections to the alternator. Then with the engine off verify that the voltage at the alternator matches the

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Careful getting a new alternator with internal regulator if you are planning to get AGM batteries. The AGMs need slightly different charge profiles to ensure maximum longevity. The charge profile of the internal regulator won't be able to be changed. Also the internal reg won't be able to be

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Steve Thomas via CnC-List
, August 14, 2014 9:49 AM Subject: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30 All, My alternator is putting out too much voltage (15 volts) It s a 35 amp Apco with an internal regulator. Rather than trying to have it rebuilt I am thinking of buying a new alternator. Is there a higher amp

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
bit. Marek From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:23 AM To: CC List ; Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30 Careful getting a new alternator with internal regulator if you are planning to get AGM batteries. The AGMs need slightly

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
@cnc-list.com ; Joel Aronson joel.aron...@gmail.com *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30 Careful getting a new alternator with internal regulator if you are planning to get AGM batteries. The AGMs need slightly different charge profiles to ensure maximum longevity

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:23 AM To: CC List ; Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30 Careful getting a new alternator with internal regulator if you are planning to get AGM batteries. The AGMs need slightly different charge profiles to ensure maximum

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
-list@cnc-list.com ; Joel Aronson joel.aron...@gmail.com *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30 Careful getting a new alternator with internal regulator if you are planning to get AGM batteries. The AGMs need slightly different charge profiles to ensure maximum longevity

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30 All, My alternator is putting out too much voltage (15 volts) It s a 35 amp Apco with an internal regulator. Rather than trying to have it rebuilt I am thinking of buying a new alternator. Is there a higher amp alternator that will fit the single pulley

Re: Stus-List Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30

2014-08-14 Thread Don Wagner via CnC-List
Alternator for Yanmar 3GM30 All, My alternator is putting out too much voltage (15 volts) It s a 35 amp Apco with an internal regulator. Rather than trying to have it rebuilt I am thinking of buying a new alternator. Is there a higher amp alternator that will fit the single pulley without