Online parts lookup source?

[thunderroad]

Is there an online source where I see parts breakdowns and get part numbers for my 160 Mercruiser components? At the moment the part in question is the voltage regulator.<br />SN 2497444<br /><br />I checked iboats but it didn't seem to get any deeper than the alternator. Mine has an external regulator.

 

[Trent]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

Here... or Here

 

[Laddies]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

BAM Marine site

 

[Laddies]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

sorry double post

 

[thunderroad]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

thanks...much help<br />but it says the voltage regulator I need is no longer available...imagine that...it's only a 37 year old boat.<br />Any suggestions for a retrofit?

 

[xltier]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

you can buy a kit to install a one wire g.m. alternator.they work well.we even put one on a skid steer loader.i put one on a 69 sea ray 120h.p.hth

 

[thunderroad]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

A mechanic here at the shop suggested the same thing, xltier. I'll have to look into that if the regulator does indeed end up needing replaced. <br />thanks

 

[lilmandavis]

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automotive parts go boom! beware

 

[Norman Buus]

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Good point lilmandavis. Automotive alternators are not safe in confined spaces. Thunderroad, if you still have your old alternator, the right shop can rebuild almost anything.

 

[Trent]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

Or if its a Delco type you can go to the autoparts store and buy a one wire and install these screens....<br />

 

[thunderroad]

Re: Online parts lookup source?

Alternator checked out ok...regulator ok...must have been a connection problem. Seems to work fine. I'll keep my eye on it. I'm familiar with those types of screens. We used to sell and install them on combines at the CaseIH dealership. Grain dust is just about as explosive as gasoline. It came to us in a service bulletin from the company so it must have been a proven theory that they worked. Never had a problem.