[C320-list] Alternator Upgrades

[Michael Ferguson]

Thanks Dave
I'll check it out
Michael


On 7/13/09 2:03 PM, "Dave Anderer" <danderer at udel.edu> wrote:

> 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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