[C320-list] Alternator Upgrades

[Richard A. Walker]

I have not have a belt problem in 3 years operating Up to 90 amps.   
You might check the alignment



Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA
619.435.8986

On Jul 13, 2009, at 12:22, Michael Ferguson <coralman at bellsouth.net>  
wrote:

> 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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