I have the Chrysler/Mitts and need a new Alternator. Last summer I went to the Island and moored up. later that evening once the engines were cooled I did a normal check of the engine room paying attention to the starboard alternator that has been slipping (the bolt connected to slide bar has come loose a couple of times, once shredding the fan belt causing me to lose the engine at night). I noticed the casing on the alternator the triangle shaped piece, that is actually part of the alternator, that the screw goes into was cracked. I gave it a nudge and it broke... With limited on options, I remembered a post a few years ago that i started about a water tank link. Doug explained the many uses of JB Weld and the importance to carry some in the tool box. (thanks Doug) I got out the JB Weld and welded the casing with the screw back into the arm slide bracket. I only had a 23 mile ride back to port so I decided to risk it. A couple of days later we powered home and it held beautifully.
Now I need to replace the alternator. The alternator is a Motorola 8R620098V12 and I can find nothing about it on the Internet. The wiring is kind of out dated as well. Does anyone know of a suitable replacement alternator?
Also, I believe I will need to heat up the JB weld to remove the screw and alternator. Does anyone know what type of torch will do the trick? will the less expensive propane torch get hot enough to soften the JB Weld?
Thanks in advance!
Now I need to replace the alternator. The alternator is a Motorola 8R620098V12 and I can find nothing about it on the Internet. The wiring is kind of out dated as well. Does anyone know of a suitable replacement alternator?
Also, I believe I will need to heat up the JB weld to remove the screw and alternator. Does anyone know what type of torch will do the trick? will the less expensive propane torch get hot enough to soften the JB Weld?
Thanks in advance!
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