Alternator Problems

[persuader72715]

Can I swap a 100 amp alternator for my Mando 55 Amp? Or am I going to fry something?

[happy]

why such a big altenator??? what are you trying to run which requirs so much power??

[persuader72715]

I have been having battery problems and stalling problems so I have come down to it must be a bad alternator, I can't get one in time for the 4th so I just wanted to replace with auto alternator, which is easier to get and cheaper?

[Redboat]

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Buy a marine alternator !!! They are sealed for sparks , you don't want to blow up do you ?

[persuader72715]

I'd rather not, that explains it thanks

[persuader72715]

Finally found out what all my electrical problems were and why I was going through so many batteries, The hot lead for the alternator had vibrated lose and was arcing out, found that out when I ripped the alternator out to have it tested, replaced the o-ring connector and a little shrink wrap now I get a solid 13-14v out of the alternator!