[C320-list] Alternator Upgrades

[Dave Anderer]

The regulator I have has a number of settings that can be changed, one of
which they call "belt load management".  Details for that regulator are at
http://www.balmar.net/PDF/ars-5instructionsheet.pdf
Dave


On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Michael Ferguson
<coralman at bellsouth.net>wrote:

> Dave , how did you limit the output. I am having a problem with belt burn
> up
> also.
> Thank
> Michael Ferguson
> Nauti Clew 169
>
>
> On 7/12/09 2:27 PM, "Dave Anderer" <danderer at udel.edu> wrote:
>
> > I went with a Balmar 6-series alternator (100 amp?) and ARS-5 regulator.
> >  Two notes, both related to the belt:
> > 1. For the single belt setup, I've limited the alternator to putting out
> > around 75-80 amps.  Anything more burns the belt.
> > 2. I've gone with Gates heavy duty belts - they seem to last longer, but
> I
> > don't have a lot of data yet.
> >
> > I'm very happy with the setup.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Pat Kenefick <pkenefick at embarqmail.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >> I know people have upgraded their alternators - I would appreciate any
> >> suggestions as to various upgrades installed.
> >> Thanks
> >> Pat Kenefick
> >> "Cynthia gale"
> >> Hull 833
> >> Bath, NC
> >>
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