Take the alternator to a battery / alternator shop and get it tested, they can probably fix it. Had to do that on my previous boat, volvo engine.
Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2017-08-13 12:38 AM, Dave via CnC-List wrote: > Good evening all, > > A new one on me, my batteries no longer appear to be fully charging via the > alternator, while they do fully charge via shore power. Specifically, the > (new) start battery sees only 12.56v while the engine is running, this is not > sufficient to close the ACR, and the house bank (2 ea, also new, group 31 @ > 130a/h ea). therefore receives no charge at all. Surprise! > I believe this means the stock Hitachi 55a alternator is failing. > Any thoughts on this and any recommendations on a replacement alternator? > > Thanks! Dave. > > Windstar, 33-2 with yanmar 2gm20 > > > > Sent from my iPad > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > . > _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
