Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
We are planning several sailing trips next summer to places where I likely can't buy parts or get mechanical help, so I'm trying to proactively fix/replace/learn to repair anything I can on our E30+ boat with the 16 hp 5416 engine.
Can anyone give me an approximate life span of the 55 amp alternator that comes stock with this engine? The engine has about 850 hours on it. I would prefer not to have to carry a spare alternator, but could do so if ours is nearing the end of it's expected life. I'm hoping that someone can tell me they last alot longer, but I really don't want to be stranded in a beautiful anchorage with dead batteries.
I did clean/tighten all the connections on it recently, and noted that it spun freely with no bearing noise, and it has been charging properly, so everything seems to be fine for now. But I have experienced the alternator on our vehicles being fine one day, but no longer charging properly the next day, with no apparent warning, resulting in an expensive replacement.
Any ideas or advice?
Thanks,
Frank
Can anyone give me an approximate life span of the 55 amp alternator that comes stock with this engine? The engine has about 850 hours on it. I would prefer not to have to carry a spare alternator, but could do so if ours is nearing the end of it's expected life. I'm hoping that someone can tell me they last alot longer, but I really don't want to be stranded in a beautiful anchorage with dead batteries.
I did clean/tighten all the connections on it recently, and noted that it spun freely with no bearing noise, and it has been charging properly, so everything seems to be fine for now. But I have experienced the alternator on our vehicles being fine one day, but no longer charging properly the next day, with no apparent warning, resulting in an expensive replacement.
Any ideas or advice?
Thanks,
Frank
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