2007-01-26 00:10:08 · 8 answers · asked by RON B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
AS I LVE ON A BOAT IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO GET TO SHORE TO GET A REPLACEMENT. I DO CARRY SPARES BUT IN THE CARIBBEAN PARTS ARE LIKE HENS TEETH!
2007-01-26 22:38:24 · update #1
I work in a garge, and I never repair an alternator, if its bad, replace it. Generally, like everything, if something fails on it, the rest are sure to go soon. I would personally just replace it, then you know it will be good, and you won't have any stress in fixing it.
2007-01-26 00:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not a simple case of saying I want to test and repair alternators. If you like I can give you a course on most types to get you to replace brushes, diode packs and how to identify the faults, bearing replacements and so forth.
Shall we say a months course, all in with a cottage my tools and meters £1200.
2007-01-26 00:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by rinfrance 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many auto supply stores will test your alternator for little or no charge. They can also sell you a remanufactured one if yours is shot. Remanufactured parts will cost you much less than brand new.
Unless you have some training in electronics, forget about trying to repair it yourself.
2007-01-26 03:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cost of repairing an alternator greatly exceeds the cost of an exchanging it for an overhauled unit.
2007-01-26 11:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Bandit600 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often if an alternator packs up it`s the diodes giving in, get a repair kit.
2007-01-26 00:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by Spanner 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to an automotive electrical course and learn. This is not quite as simple as fixing a flat tire.
2007-01-26 08:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by parkmistyred 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe an auto electronics course could help.
2007-01-26 00:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by saturn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should have a hot screw hook up hot side of jumper cable to that then your neg to any part thats grounded to the starter
2007-01-26 00:18:41 · answer #8 · answered by rooterdon2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋