[C320-list] charging problems: Alternator replacment?

[Bill Culbertson]

A piece of humor floating around relative to this was:
  "Why do the British drink room temperature beer?"
  "Because the pubs have Lucas refrigerators"
   -bill

Chris Burti <cburti at yahoo.com> wrote:
  Not to discourage this act of kindeness, but I can't
help but observe that Mr. Joe Lucas, founder of Lucas
Automotive, manufacturer of alternators among other
electric components, is fondly referred to as the
"Prince of Darkeness" among affectionados of British
motor cars.

--- David J Gleason wrote:

> Chris:
> 
> I replaced the alternator a couple of years ago with
> a high output. The
> original is sitting in my basement gathering dust. 
> If you want to pay
> the shipping, it's yours. I think it weighs about
> 11 to 13 pounds. As
> it came off hull #150, it should be a pretty good
> match. The tag on it
> indicates it is a "Lucas Marine A127-55 MT
> ALTERNATOR. INS. RETURN" 55A.
> 12V. D.C. OUTPUT, Type: LM or UM (unreadable) 0393,
> Serv. No. 47920146A
> 
> Dave Gleason
> Proud Mary, #150
> 
> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:53:01 -0600 "Chris Block
> ..._/\) ....._/\)"
> writes:
> > I believe my alternator has failed on Amore, #139.
> 
> > 
> > Where does one find a replacement? 
> > Is there a good diagnosis process beyond a low
> reading on the 
> > gauges? 
> > Is there a rebuild kit?
> > I prefer not to upgrade to a high output and ext.
> regulator if 
> > possible.
> > 
> > 
> > thanks,
> > 
> > Chris
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Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC

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