On 14 Jan 2005 10:45:14 -0800,
wrote:
Anyone know what I would need to replace (parts-wise) to salvage my '89
mercury 3.0 I/O alternator after reversing the leads and frying it
(literally - white smoke was billowing out of it)? I would assume that
it would be the regulator, at a minumum, but don't know if there are
capacitors, diodes, heat sinks, etc. that would have been fried. The
breaker never tripped, so I'm afaid there's no quick-fix. I'd rather
order the parts and have a shop install them rather than have to
purchase a brand new marine alternator all together. Any thoughts,
ideas, things to look for, etc., would be GREATLY appreciated as I want
to be up and running again for spring! Thanks!
I'd take it to an alternator shop and have them rebuild it if new is
out of the question.
Mark E. Williams