Altenator for 3.0L mercruiser

[ryangaspard]

My altenator went out on my 3.0L mercruiser. A new one ranges from $350-$450. Is it possible to reference it to a automoblie altenator (which you can get for about 40 bucks) Has anyone done this. If so what was the outcome. Thankx

 

[Don S]

Re: Altenator for 3.0L mercruiser

NO......NO.....And NO <br />Do not use automotive electrical parts on boat engines.<br />They are not spark protected and if a gas leak should start it would ignite the fumes.<br />This goes for Starters, distributors, switches, fuel pumps and carbs. Forget about automotive parts unless you know for sure they are able to be used in a marine application.

 

[JStutz]

Re: Altenator for 3.0L mercruiser

I would run a search on EBAY. I did a search of "mercruiser" the other day and found a lot of stuff. Good Luck!<br /><br />Jeff

 

[waterone1@aol.com]

Re: Altenator for 3.0L mercruiser

As Don said, DO NOT EVER use an automotive alternator, or starter, or carb, etc. How about a rebuilt alternator ? I don't know of anyone in your area, but there is a great place here in Cinti Oh. called George Hust company (513) 681-3120, they sell and rebuild marine alts, and starters. I have been using them for over 10 years now and have never had one of their units fail. I think their rebuilt alts run about $200.00<br />even with shipping to you that beats 350-400.

 

[bomar76]

Re: Altenator for 3.0L mercruiser

You can order a MARINE one wire delco style alternator from just about any auto parts store where the idiot clerks are not too busy to drag the books out and look for it.<br /><br />A couple years ago I needed one for the old Baja (wire a 3 liter Merc) and had it next day for under $100.<br /><br />The one wire Delos style will work fine and are a snap to install.<br /><br /><br />Try NAPA or one of the other chain parts stores.<br />Don't be discouraged when you get a blank look (NAPA around here is just a bunch of clueless old coots...they are totally worthless) just keep insisting you know they can get one.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Altenator for 3.0L mercruiser

Have your current unit rebuilt.Find a local starter/altenator repair shop (automotive) near you.Tell them it is for marine use.They can probably repair it fo $110 or less,you'll have a working safe alternator to reinstall.<br /><br />DHP

 

[BigPoppaG]

Re: Altenator for 3.0L mercruiser

Try this guy.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2497292054&category=50442